Description
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops deliver a crispy, golden dinner that makes weeknight cooking feel like a breeze. Seasoned breadcrumbs and nutty Parmesan cheese create a delectable coating that turns simple pork chops into something special your family will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 boneless pork chops
- 2 eggs
Dry Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Liquid/Binding:
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Prepare your oven to 350°F and set a baking rack inside a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Coat the rack with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create an egg mixture by whisking 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons milk, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- Combine 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and remaining ½ teaspoon garlic salt in a separate bowl.
- Pat your pork chops dry and season them lightly with additional garlic salt.
- Dunk each pork chop into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Press the egg-coated chop into the breadcrumb mixture, firmly coating all sides with the cheesy crumb blend.
- Arrange the breaded chops on the prepared baking rack, keeping space between them.
- Drizzle ¼ cup melted butter evenly across the top of each pork chop.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust turns golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Switch your oven to broil and crisp the top for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving to seal in the juices.
Notes
- Check pork chop thickness, as thinner cuts will cook faster and might dry out more quickly.
- Fresh Parmesan cheese creates a crispier, more flavorful crust compared to pre-grated cheese.
- For a gluten-free version, swap Panko breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Let pork chops rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before breading to ensure even cooking and maximum juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-38 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg