Parm-Breaded Pork Chops

  Dinner

Parmesan, the king of Italian cheeses, brings a buttery and sweet, nutty essence to the coating for breaded pork loin chops. Mixed with butter-flavored crackers, it brings optimal flavor and tenderness to these baked chops.

Parm-Breaded Pork Chops

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  • 1. Place flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In a third bowl, combine the crackers, cheese, salt and pepper. Dip pork chops in the flour, egg mixture, then cracker mixture.
  • 2. Place butter in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add pork chops. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop: 341 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.

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