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Parmesan Crusted Baked Pork Chops
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
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Place the panko, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to combine. Pour in the melted butter, and stir until the crumbs are thoroughly moistened.
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Divide an equal amount of the Parmesan mixture over each pork chop. Using clean hands or a spoon, pat the mixture into an even layer, covering the surface of each pork chop.
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Parmesan Crusted Baked Pork Chops
Bake the pork chops on middle rack of oven until the crust is golden and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 140°F, 25-30 minutes.
PRO TIP Using boneless pork chops? Keep an eye on them, as they will cook faster than bone-in pork chops.
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Parmesan Crusted Baked Pork Chops
Check to see that pork chops are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the pork chops to rest for 3 minutes on the baking sheet. Plate and serve immediately.
