Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
These tender, juicy Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops are topped with a flavorful parmesan mixture and broiled to absolute perfection!
Servings: 4
Calories: 384kcal
Equipment
- One Large Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut pork chops bone-in OR boneless
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley plus additional for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and grease the pan with butter or vegetable oil.
- Once the pan is hot, sear the chops for about 5 minutes on each side.
- In a small bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, pepper and parsley.
- Turn the oven broiler on high.
- When the chops are seared on both sides, check the internal temperature of the thickest pork chop. You want the temperature to be around 120℉-130℉. If it's not quite there, cover the pan with foil and keep the skillet on a burner on low until you hit that temperature.
- Divide the parmesan mixture between the chops and spread evenly over top of each.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. (Keep a close eye on the chops as they broil - they can go from pale to burnt quite quickly in that intense heat!)
- The optimal internal temperature of the chops is 145℉.
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 26.3g | Saturated Fat: 7.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109.2mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 30.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1.1mg