Baked Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Crust
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Baked Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Crust
Description
Baked Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Crust combines large pork chops with a topping made from fresh bread crumbs, blue cheese, and herbs like parsley or green onions. The topping is mixed with olive oil to form a stuffing-like consistency and then pressed onto the seasoned pork chops. These are baked at 400°F until the pork reaches the recommended internal temperature. An optional broil finishes the crust to a golden brown and slightly melted cheese. This cooking method ensures the pork remains juicy while the crust develops crispy and flavorful edges.
The crust combines the sharpness of blue cheese with fresh bread crumbs and herbs, delivering a complex, savory topping. Using seasoned salt and cracked black pepper in the topping provides extra seasoning depth. Pressing the crust firmly onto the pork chops helps it adhere during baking and form a stable layer.
Serving the pork chops after a 5-minute rest allows juices to redistribute for better texture and flavor. The recipe notes mention variations for thicker or bone-in chops, which require extended cooking times, and suggest adding grated parmesan cheese for additional cheesiness. If an ovenproof skillet is unavailable, the pork can be pan-fried briefly and then transferred to a baking dish to finish cooking.
The recipe also emphasizes monitoring the broil step carefully to avoid burning the cheese topping. Using a digital thermometer to ensure the pork reaches 145°F in the thickest part is advised to balance safety and juiciness.
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops large
- 1 cup bread crumbs this is fresh bread, shredded into crumbs, soft
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 black pepper cracked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley or green onions - finely chopped
Instructions
Get prepped
- Finely chop the parsley or green onions. Crumble the blue cheese. Measure out all ingredients.
Make the topping
- In a small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, blue cheese, parsley or green onions, seasoned salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Add the olive oil and mix until the mixture has a stuffing-like consistency. Set aside.
Prepare the pork chops
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly over the top of each pork chop, gently patting it down to adhere.
Cook the pork chops
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Optional
- Switch the oven to broil and cook for a couple of minutes until the topping is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Watch carefully to avoid burning!
- Remove from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Boneless pork chops about one inch thick cook faster; thicker or bone-in chops need more time in the oven.
- Including grated parmesan in the bread crumb topping adds extra cheesy flavor.
- If you lack an ovenproof skillet, sear the chops in a skillet first, then transfer them to a baking dish before baking.
- Cook pork chops to 145°F for safe and juicy results; thicker chops may require longer baking.
- Use the broiler carefully to brown the topping, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Allow pork chops to rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain juiciness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 603kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1222mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 692mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 286mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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