Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

Name: Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (4 to 5 oz each); 1 tablespoon olive oil

Prep time:10 min
Total time:30 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:4
Calories per serving:290

By Dinners, Dishes & DessertsUpdated 06/09/2023

Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

Prep time:10 min
Total time:30 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:4
Calories per serving:290

Pork chops might seem tricky to get right, but it's actually pretty simple with a 2-step process of browning the pork chops in the skillet first before baking. With this easy pork chop recipe, we'll give you step-by-step directions on how to cook boneless pork chops so you can have a delicious dinner on the table in 30 minutes with only 5 ingredients. The trick is to dip each pork chop into the egg mixture and then add it to the breadcrumb and parmesan cheese mixture for a tasty coating that helps keep the pork chops moist and juicy. Stretch your culinary muscles when you master the perfect pork chop meal.

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Pork chops are a great protein alternative when you need a break from chicken. But because they’re so lean, they’re often overcooked—leading to sad, dry pork chop meals that no one enjoys. When you’re looking for a way to jazz up those cuts of “the other white meat,” that are juicy and extra flavorful, look no further than this recipe. A crispy Parmesan crust adds tons of flavor without any extra fuss. Don’t believe us? This recipe is ready in half an hour! If you bought your chops in bulk, you’re in luck: Our step-by-step guide to cooking pork chops will teach you how to make juicy, flavorful pork chops every time, with easy instructions for every cooking method—like slow-cooked, grilled, pan-fried, brined and more. Say goodbye to boring pork chops!

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Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

Prep time:10 min
Total time:30 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:4
Calories per serving:290

Ingredient

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (4 to 5 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; place cooling rack in pan.

Step 2
In shallow bowl, beat egg and water with fork or whisk. In another shallow bowl, stir bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese until well blended.

Step 3
Dip each pork chop into egg mixture; coat with bread crumb mixture.

Step 4
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Place pork chops in pan.

Step 5
Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F.

Recipe Tips

The double-dipping of the pork into the egg, then the cheesy crumbs, ensures the coating will stick to the meat. You can stir in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the egg or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed dried herbs if you only have regular bread crumbs or plain panko.
Browning the pork chops in the skillet helps give a headstart to baking in the oven.
The thinner the pork chops, the quicker they will cook. Be sure to start checking doneness in the beginning of the bake range so that the pork is not overdone.
A finely grated Parmesan creates a more even coating, but you could also use a coarser shred for a cheesier crust.
You could sub in center-cut bone-in chops for the pork cutlets but look for the thicker chops. Bake until pork is no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F. The technique for browning the meat in a hot skillet first, then finishing it in a hot oven is a restaurant technique that ensures you don’t overcook the pork.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
290
Total Fat
16g
Protein
30g
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Sugars
0g

Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving Calories : 290

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	5g	27%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	1&½g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	0g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	125mg	41%
Sodium	290mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate	5g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	0g	% Value Not Available
Protein	30g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	10%
Calcium	Value Not Available	15%
Iron	Value Not Available	8%
Potassium	330mg	10%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	2%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	4%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	35%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	20%
Niacin	Value Not Available	25%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	20%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	4%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	10%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	8%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	30%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	6%
Zinc	Value Not Available	20%
Manganese	Value Not Available	0%
Selenium	Value Not Available	60%
Copper	Value Not Available	0%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch ½,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate 0,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable 0,
Very Lean Meat 3&½,
Lean Meat ½,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 0,
Fat 2&½,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables 0c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
Dairy 0c,
Fats & Oils 1tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice½

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If you like this recipe, give these a try – Easy BBQ Pork Chops, Classic Herb Stuffing, Sous Vide Pork Chops!

Recipe Tips

The double-dipping of the pork into the egg, then the cheesy crumbs, ensures the coating will stick to the meat. You can stir in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the egg or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed dried herbs if you only have regular bread crumbs or plain panko.

Browning the pork chops in the skillet helps give a headstart to baking in the oven.

The thinner the pork chops, the quicker they will cook. Be sure to start checking doneness in the beginning of the bake range so that the pork is not overdone.

A finely grated Parmesan creates a more even coating, but you could also use a coarser shred for a cheesier crust.

You could sub in center-cut bone-in chops for the pork cutlets but look for the thicker chops. Bake until pork is no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F. The technique for browning the meat in a hot skillet first, then finishing it in a hot oven is a restaurant technique that ensures you don’t overcook the pork.

Nutrition Facts

Food Component / Nutrient

Amount

% , Daily Value*

Total Fat

16g

25%

Saturated Fat

27%

Trans Fat

% Value Not Available

Monounsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Polyunsaturated Fat

1&½g

% Value Not Available

Omega-3

% Value Not Available

Cholesterol

125mg

41%

Sodium

290mg

12%

Total Carbohydrate

Dietary Fiber

Soluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Insoluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Sugars

% Value Not Available

Protein

30g

% Value Not Available

Vitamin D

Value Not Available

10%

Calcium

Value Not Available

15%

Iron

Value Not Available

Potassium

330mg

10%

Vitamin A

Value Not Available

Vitamin C

Value Not Available

Vitamin E

Value Not Available

Thiamin

Value Not Available

35%

Riboflavin

Value Not Available

20%

Niacin

Value Not Available

25%

Vitamin B6

Value Not Available

20%

Folic Acid

Value Not Available

Vitamin B12

Value Not Available

10%

Pantothenic Acid

Value Not Available

Phosphorus

Value Not Available

30%

Magnesium

Value Not Available

Zinc

Value Not Available

20%

Manganese

Value Not Available

Selenium

Value Not Available

60%

Copper

Value Not Available

Beta-Carotene

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

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