Crispy Parmesan-Coated Pork Chops Recipe
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops with Roasted Squash and Pears
Craving a delightful dinner that's easy to whip up? Here's an finger-licking recipe for Parmesan-coated pork chops served with roasted butternut squash and pears, or choose from mashed red potatoes and sautéed broccoli rabe as sides. Derived from Cooking Light, this recipe adds an irresistible crunch to the pork, while the fragrant fresh sage and pepper provide an explosion of flavors.
What to Buy:For an authentic taste, make sure you use genuine Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, imported straight from Italy.
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: A breeze (Easy)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 slice of good-quality white bread, ripped into pieces
- 4 oz grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1 cup)
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 large egg whites
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, approximately 4 oz each
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Tear the bread into a food processor, pulse about ten times, and you'll have about 1 cup of coarse crumbs. Move the crumbs to a shallow dish, combine with the Parmesan, sage, salt, and pepper to taste. Prepare a second shallow dish for flour, and a third for the Dijon mustard and egg whites, whisked together.
- Coat a pork chop with the flour, shake off excess, then dip into the Dijon-egg white mixture, allowing the excess to drip off. Toss in the crumb mixture for a full coating, set aside on a plate. Repeat with the remaining chops.
- Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat, add the oil, and swirl to distribute evenly. Place the pork chops in the pan, letting them cook for 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes until breading is golden and crusty.
- Transfer the cooked pork chops to a platter or individual plates and serve immediately.
Know MoreThis meal marries the crispy, Parmesan-crusted pork with the seasonal, sweet roasted butternut squash and pears, along with comforting mashed red potatoes and sautéed broccoli rabe, elevating each component's flavors. Share this prosperous dinner with loved ones, and indulge in exceptional taste.
- Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving: 4 servings)| Component | Calories | Fat | Carbohydrates | Protein | Fiber || ----------- | -------- | --- | -------------- | ------- | ------ || Pork Chops | 320 | 14 | 2 | 30 | 0 || Butternut Squash & Pears | 120 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 4 || Mashed Potatoes | 150 | 7 | 25 | 3 | 3 || Sauteed Broccoli Rabe | 50 | 0.5 | 6 | 2 | 4 || Total | 640 | 24.5 | 69 | 37 | 11 |
- The recipe for Parmesan-coated pork chops calls for Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, which is crucial for an authentic taste.
- To add crunchiness to the pork, the recipe suggests combining the Parmesan with breadcrumbs and fresh sage.
- When preparing the ingredients, the recipe advises using kosher salt for coating the chopped fresh sage.
