Description
This delicious Parmesan baked pork chops recipe is an easy, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring tender pork chops coated in a crispy, cheesy breadcrumb crust and baked to golden perfection, it’s simple to prepare and delivers satisfying results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops
- 4 pieces Boneless Pork Chops (1/2 inch thick)
Coating
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs (or panko for extra crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh garlic adjusted accordingly)
Other
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or melted butter)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pork chops evenly.
- Prepare Coating Mix: In a shallow dish, combine the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to create a flavorful and crispy coating.
- Rub Pork Chops: Lightly rub each boneless pork chop with olive oil or melted butter to help the coating stick and add moisture during baking.
- Coat Pork Chops: Firmly press each pork chop into the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly coated on all sides for maximum flavor and crispiness.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a baking pan with tin foil and spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Bake Pork Chops: Place the coated pork chops on the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. Bake until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure they are safely cooked and juicy.
Notes
- You can substitute Italian bread crumbs with panko for a crunchier texture.
- Adjust the garlic powder or use fresh minced garlic for a stronger garlic flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach the safe internal temperature of 145°F for perfect doneness.
- For extra moisture, brush pork chops with melted butter instead of olive oil.
- Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Parmesan baked pork chops, easy pork chops recipe, weeknight dinner, crispy pork chops, baked pork chops, cheesy crust pork chops
