Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 665, Total Fat 46 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Carbohydrates 21 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 40 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Sodium 676 mg
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 center-cut pork loin chops (each about 10 to 12 ounces, 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk the 2 large eggs in a shallow dish until well combined. In separate dishes, spread out 1 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs and 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Generously season the 4 pork chops with salt and pepper. Coat each chop thoroughly with Parmesan, pressing firmly to adhere. Dip into the eggs, then fully coat with bread crumbs, pressing gently for a crunchy crust.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook pork chops in batches, searing until golden brown and internal temperature hits 150F (about 6 minutes per side). Drain on plates and serve hot with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty squeeze that elevates every biteyour kitchen will smell irresistible!
