Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
349 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Description
This recipe uses a dry mixture of Parmesan cheese, Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper pressed onto pork chops before searing in olive oil to develop a crisp, flavorful crust. The chops are cooked quickly over medium-high heat to brown the crust on both sides, then finished in a 450°F oven to cook through safely without drying out.
Cooking pork chops to an internal temperature of 145°F ensures they remain tender with a slight pink hue inside, which is safe to eat. Resting the meat after cooking lets juices redistribute for moist results. Avoiding overcooking prevents chewiness common with lean pork.
The crispy crust balances the lean tender meat inside, and the seasoning blend contributes subtle smoky, herby, and savory flavors. The method focuses on creating texture and flavor without complicated sauces or steps.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops boneless
- 1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 Tbsp Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, parsley, garlic powder and pepper together in a pie plate.
- Put olive oil in a frying pan and heat on medium-high. Swirl the pan to coat.
- Dip each pork chop in the bread crumb mixture. Pat to make it stick if needed.
- Add pork chops to pan and saute for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place in a glass baking dish or leave it in the pan if it is oven safe.
- Place pork chops in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Cook pork chops to an internal temperature of 145°F for safe, juicy meat.
- Pink pork chops are safe to eat when they reach this temperature.
- Overcooking causes dryness and chewiness; rest chops after cooking to retain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 524mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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