Parmesan Baked Pork Chops
Delicious and crispy Parmesan baked pork chops that are tender and full of flavor, perfect for any dinner occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- Mix together the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Stir together the olive oil and melted butter in another bowl.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Dip each pork chop into the butter mixture, then press into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake the coated pork chops in the prepared baking dish for 20–25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Rest the pork chops for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour. Ensure pork is at room temperature before baking for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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