Parmesan Baked Pork Chops - Perfect for New Year’s Day Traditional Meals!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier crumb without losing texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing moisture.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a baking sheet (not specified if lined).

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.

Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the breadcrumb mixture and stir to combine.

Coat both sides of each pork chop with extra virgin olive oil to help the breading stick.

Press each pork chop into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are well coated on both sides.

Place the coated pork chops on the baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking the internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer.

Remove the pork chops from the oven when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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