PARM-BREADED PORK CHOPS

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Parmesan, the king of Italian cheeses, brings a buttery and sweet, nutty essence to the coating for breaded pork loin chops. Mixed with butter-flavored crackers, it brings optimal flavor and tenderness to these baked chops. -Melanie Hogan, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Place flour in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In a third bowl, combine the crackers, cheese, salt and pepper. Dip pork chops in the flour, egg mixture, then cracker mixture. , Place butter in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add pork chops. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.