Irresistible Cheddar Ranch Pork Chops Quick Dinner
Make tender, flavorful pork chops coated in cheddar and ranch seasoning quickly for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Total Time: 32 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, whisk the egg. In a separate dish, combine the breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning mix, salt, and pepper. Mix these dry ingredients well.
- Dip each pork chop first into the whisked egg, letting excess drip off.
- Press the egg-coated pork chop firmly into the cheddar ranch breadcrumb mixture until both sides are fully coated.
- Place the coated pork chops on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can quickly sear the coated chops in a hot skillet for 1 minute per side before transferring them to the oven.
- Use boneless loin chops for the fastest cooking time.
- If you do not have ranch seasoning mix, substitute with 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 95