Parmesan Crusted Baked Pork Chops

Sometimes some of the most basic recipes come out tasting absolutely amazing. Here is a great pork chop recipe that is very easy to make and you will really enjoy. One thing I love about these pork chops is that they come out with a crispy crust, which almost makes you feel like you are eating a fried pork chop, except you don't have all the fat and calories associated with a fried pork chop. We had these baked pork chops with some veggie pasta topped with organic marinara sauce and some baby sugar snap peas on the side.

Parmesan Crusted Baked Pork Chops
Serves: 4
Adapted by: http://www.fortheloveofcooking.net/2012/02/italian-panko-and-parmesan-crusted-pork-chops.html

Ingredients:
4 pork loin boneless center cut pork chops OR any pork chops you prefer (I don't buy meat with bones)
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup Italian seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons reduced fat grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
-preheat oven to 450 degrees.
-line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray
-In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together.
-Dip each pork chop in the beaten egg mixture and then in the breadcrumb mixture and place on the baking sheet. Do this with all remaining pork chops.
-Season all with salt and pepper on top.
-Bake 20-25 minutes or until the pork chops are roughly 145 degrees.
-You can turn the broiler on high just a few minutes before they are done to get an extra crispy top on the chops.
-Remove from the oven and let the meat sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy! :)