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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Today I am featuring the last recipe in my series of back to school meals. Previous school night delights were Baked Ziti with Meatballs and BBQ Meat Loaf. Now let’s try my recipe for Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops. Everyone in your house is going to love this pork chop meal! With a wonderful garlic, parmesan cheese coating, that is baked in butter, these pork chops are going to make the members of your family ask for more. The coating is one of the reasons this meal is so good, the pork stays juicy with an incredible amount of flavor. And, it get’s better!  Since they bake for 35-40 minutes it gives you time to do your evening chores. Then once you are ready to eat, voila! The perfect meal is ready to enjoy. So say goodbye to your old dry and bland tasting pork chops and try this amazing recipe today.  

The ingredients you will need are 6 pork chops, 1 cup plain bread crumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese,1/2 cup of butter, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.

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In a bowl combine 1 cup of plain bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

parmbread-crumbsgarlic-saltNow in a separate shallow dish melt 1/2 cup of butter.

butter Dip the pork chops in the butter and then into the bread crumbs mixture coating each side.

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breadingPlace pork chops in a single layer in a 9″x13″ baking dish then drizzle remaining melted butter.pork-chops-in-panBake uncovered for 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145-160 degrees. And then let the pork chops rest in the pan for 3 minutes before serving.

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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
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Ingredients
  1. 6 pork chops
  2. 1 cup of plain bread crumbs
  3. 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
  4. 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  5. 1/2 cup of melted butter
Instructions
  1. In a bowl combine 1 cup of plain bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  2. Now in a separate shallow dish melt 1/2 cup of butter.
  3. Dip the pork chops in the butter and then into the bread crumbs mixture coating each side.
  4. Place pork chops in a single layer in a 9"x13" baking dish then drizzle remaining melted butter.
  5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145-160 degrees. And then let the pork chops rest in the pan for 3 minutes before serving.
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Freezer-Friendly Pork Chops and Cheesy Potatoes

Pork Chops and Cheesy Potatoes 2This is one of the easiest, no fuss, most amazing pork chop recipes I have ever made.  And they are freezer friendly.  You can’t beat that!  I found this recipe in a cookbook that I bought 4 years ago called Dinner is Ready. This book is full of freezer recipes.  When I spotted this Pork Chops and Cheesy Potato recipe, I knew it would be the perfect a addition to the freezer meals I’m making for my sister (she is expecting her 3rd daughter in March and I want to fill up her freezer).

finifhed pork chopsHer family loves the crunchy onions, creamy potatoes and meaty pork chops that make this the perfect comfort food.  So let’s get started. Start by seasoning the pork chops with salt and pepper.  Then brown them in a pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

browning pork chopsCombine 1 can of soup, 2/3 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl until smooth.

mixing ingredientsAdd 2/3 of a cup of French fried onions.

adding onionsPour in 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

adding cheeseMix in 3 cups of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (do not thaw) and then pour it in the bottom of a greased foil baking pan.  Arrange chops on top of potatoes and press them into the mixture.

pork chops in potatoesCover with foil then label and freeze.

foil covered pork chops and cheesy potatoesWhen you are ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Then bake covered for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Then uncover and top with 1 cup of French fried onions and bake for an additional 10 minutes.  Now you’re all set with a great dish for a busy night when you don’t have time to cook.

Freezer-Friendly Pork Chops and Cheesy Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless pork chops
  • salt to season chops
  • pepper to season chops
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz) can of cream of chicken soup
  • 2/3 cup of evaporated milk
  • 1 cup of sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2/3 of a cup of French fried onions
  • 3 cups of frozen shredded hashbrowns (do not thaw)
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  • topping
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  • 1 cup of French fried onions

Instructions

  1. Start by seasoning the pork chops with salt and pepper. Then brown them in a pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Combine 1 can of soup, 2/3 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl until smooth. Add 2/3 of a cup of French fried onions. Pour in 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix in 3 cups of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (do not thaw) and then pour it in the bottom of a greased foil baking pan. Arrange chops on top of potatoes and press them into the mixture. Cover with foil then label and freeze. When you are ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Then bake covered for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Then uncover and top with 1 cup of French fried onions and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Notes

Adapted from: Dinner is Ready.

https://www.cookingupcottage.com/2015/02/28/freezer-friendly-pork-chops-and-cheesy-potatoes/

 

Pork Chops and Cheesy Potatoes