Parmesan Baked Pork Chops
Parmesan Baked Pork Chops are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The pork chops are coated with a flavorful mixture of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and spices, then baked until golden and delicious. It’s an easy dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes. 🧀✨
🥣 Ingredients
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4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons milk
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2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Optional garnish:
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Extra Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
2️⃣ Prepare the Coating
In a shallow bowl mix:
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Parmesan cheese
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breadcrumbs
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garlic powder
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Italian seasoning
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paprika
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salt and pepper
3️⃣ Prepare the Egg Wash
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In another bowl whisk together egg and milk.
4️⃣ Coat the Pork Chops
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Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture.
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Press into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides.
5️⃣ Bake
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Place pork chops on the prepared pan.
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Drizzle or brush with olive oil or melted butter.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the coating is golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
6️⃣ Rest and Serve
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Let pork chops rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
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Roasted potatoes 🥔
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Garlic green beans 🥬
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Caesar salad
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Buttered rice
⭐ Tips
✔ Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
✔ For crispier chops, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
✔ Pound thicker chops slightly for even cooking.
If you’d like, I can also share:
🧀 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops with Garlic Cream Sauce
🥩 Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Pork Chops
🍽️ Olive Garden Style Parmesan Pork Chops (very popular).