Italian Breaded Pork Chops

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These breaded pork chops are from my father's side of the family which is Sicilian. We've been making these pork chops for at least 3 generations. My husband frequently requests these over my marinated and grilled pork chops when I give him a choice.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 3 tablespoons milk

  • 1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

  • 4 pork chops

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make Italian breaded pork chops

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  2. Beat eggs and milk together in a shallow dish. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley together in a second shallow dish.

    A glass bowl with eggs and milk next to a glass bowl of seasoned bread crumbs

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  3. Heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until just golden brown to flavor the oil. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon and reserve for another use.

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  4. Dip each pork chop into egg mixture, then bread crumb mixture until well coated.

    A baking tray with breaded pork chops, next to a bowl of whisked egg and milk and a bowl of seasoned breadcrumbs with a pork chop

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  5. Place pork chops in the skillet and cook until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes on each side.

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  6. Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven and bake chops for 25 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

    A plate with a sliced Italian breaded pork chop served with steamed broccoli

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Recipe Tip

If you do not have an oven-proof skillet, you may cook the chops on the stove at medium-low.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

433 Calories
21g Fat
35g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 433
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 911mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 51%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 247mg 19%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 362mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.