If you like store bought Shake and Bake, you are going to love these homemade Shake n Bake Pork Chops! Coated in a simple bread crumb and Parmesan cheese mixture, these breaded pork chops are full of flavor, easy to make and totally kid friendly.
Pork chops are always a favorite in this house. I have many recipes from baked to grilled, as well as lots of different flavor combinations.
But I think we can all agree that sometimes getting a nice crispy crust without actually frying like a cutlet, is challenging. You want all the crunch, but none of the fat and calories, I totally get it.
Shake and Bake revolutionized this concept by selling prepackaged packets of seasoned mix with a plastic bag. Yes, that is all it was, a breadcrumb mixture, and yet people went nuts.
Why You’ll Love These Shake n Bake Pork Chops
What’s not to love about a crispy baked pork chop recipe that’s full of flavor?
- Nostalgic – If you ate these growing up like my hubby did, this recipe will bring back a flood of memories.
- Known ingredients – No hard-to-pronounce ingredients or preservatives- you know exactly what’s going into this mix!
- Quick and easy – You can have these pork chops ready and on the table in less than an hour!
Ingredients
I’d be willing to bet you have most, if not all, of the ingredients needed to make these shake n bake pork chops!
- Boneless pork chops – Boneless are what I prefer for this recipe. You want them to be about 1/2 inch thick.
- Seasoned bread crumb – If you only have plain breadcrumbs, you can add a teaspoon Italian seasoning. Avoid panko.
- Seasonings – I use a simple blend of fine seal salt, garlic powder, onion powder and ground black pepper.
- Parmesan cheese – You want this to be finely grated. I prefer to grate my own cheese rather than buying pre-shredded.
Variations
There are plenty of ways for you to take this recipe and make it your own. Here are a few suggestions.
- Seasonings – Add other dry seasonings. Use about 1/2 teaspoons of any of my favorites including: crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, celery seed, chile powder or cayenne pepper.
- Bone-in pork chops – You can surely use this same simple recipe for bone-in pork chops instead of boneless.
- Chicken – Use boneless chicken breasts, I would recommend tenderizing them to a uniformly thin thickness so they cook evenly and fast.
How to Make Shake n Bake Pork Chops
You are going to love how east it is to make these juicy pork chops.
- Prepare oven and broiler pan. Preheat oven and coat a broiler pan with cooking spray or line with foil.
- Make coating. In a plastic airtight bag, combine bread crumbs, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, Parmesan cheese and any other desired seasonings in a plastic bag or a shallow baking dish.
- Rinse pork chops. Rinse your boneless pork chops with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Shake pork chops in coating mixture. One at a time, shake in the bread crumb mixture to coat, shaking off any excess.
- Bake. Place coated pork on the prepared broiler pan. Bake and check for doneness using a meat thermometer.
- Allow to rest. Remove and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Tips for Perfect Pork Chops
I knew I could do it better, so I did! And here ya go… Crispy Baked Pork Chops. Boneless Pork Chops tossed in an easy bread crumb seasoning and baked to perfection.
- Thickness varies – Hubby likes a thick pork chop. Based on how thick your pork is, the cooking times with vary. Use a meat thermometer and make sure it registers at 145 degrees before serving. These pork chops were about 1/2 pound each!
- Cold water – You don’t want your pork chops to be dripping with water, but they can’t be dry either. Rinse them in cold water, then shake them a little before tossing in the bread crumbs.
- Avoid soggy bottoms – To avoid pooling and soggy bottom pork chops, use a broiler pan or a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. The heat will circulate around your boneless pork chops and the released liquids will fall to the bottom leaving your whole pork chop nice and crispy.
What Cut is a Pork Chop?
A pork chop comes from the loin and is typically boneless cut into smaller, steak like pieces. Less fatty than other cuts of pork and with a milder flavor, they are desirable as a “blank slate” type of meat, really taking on whatever flavors you want to add to them.
It’s such a versatile piece of meat, and if cooked properly it comes out super juicy and delicious. We could probably eat pork chops at least once a week and never tire of them.
What to Serve with Shake n Bake Pork Chops
I served this baked pork chops with my pan fried broccolini. They would also taste great with cooked carrots, a nice green salad or any number of side dishes you can come up with.
Baked apples, applesauce or apple cranberry sauce are always a really popular dish to serve with any cut of pork. The sweetness of the cinnamon and apples complements the pork really nicely.
But if you don’t have any apples on hand, some sort of potatoes or vegetable would work well too!
Storage and Freezing
How to Store Leftover Shake n Bake Pork Chops
You can store any remaining pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for up0 to five days.
Can I Freeze Pork Chops?
Leftovers can also easily be frozen. Store this homemade version of shake n bake in the freezer for up to a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
This question comes through all the time and the answer is… it depends. It depends on a lot of variables. The only thing constant is that your pork chops should register at 145 degrees before serving. The average pork chop is about 5 ounces and will take 30-35 minutes in a 350 degrees oven.
Pork can become tough when overcooked, so I do like a little bit of pink in mine. However, as long as the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, which is generally the temperature they are cooked to in a restaurant. However, the FDA suggest 160, but much like beef, it just doesn’t taste as good overcooked!
More Easy Pork Chop Recipes
If you’ve been around for awhile, you know how much I love pork chops! Here are a few of our favorite pork chop recipes that we know you’ll love too.
Brine Pork Chops Recipe
Butter Sage Cast Iron Pork Chop Recipe
Pork Chops in the Crock Pot
Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound boneless pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs*
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoon Parmesan cheese , finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
- In a plastic airtight bag, combine bread crumbs, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, Parmesan cheese and any other desired seasonings in a plastic bag or a shallow baking dish. Mix well and set aside.
- Rinse your boneless pork chops with cold water. Pat dry.
- One at a time, shake in the bread crumb mixture to coat.
- Place on the prepared broiler pan. Bake for 35 minutes and check for doneness using a meat thermometer (145°F).
- Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
To further customize your boneless baked pork chops, you can add other dry seasonings. Use about 1/2 teaspoons of any of my favorites including crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, celery seed and chile powder.
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This sounds perfect for the festive season! Looks amazing
Loved this recipe! The pork chops turned out perfectly cooked and tender.
I love how crispy and juicy these sound! They look so good, I will definitely be making these for me and the kids!
YUM! My new favorite way to make pork chops! Such a delicious and simple recipe.
So you don’t have to blot the chops with a paper towel, just shake the excess water off? I’m anxious to try these, since I never oven baked my pork chops before. I like the addition of grated Parmesan. Can the dry cheese from a plastic jar be used, or only freshly grated?
Hi Angelina- the whole not blotting thing threw me for a loop too, but it worked!!! You can probably use either the dry bottled cheese or freshly grated Parmesan. I prefer freshly grated cheese whenever possible because it just tastes SO much better.
This recipe takes me back to my childhood. I can’t wait to make these for my girls.
It’s been so long since I thought about shake and bake-I used to love it too! Anyways, these pork chops sound so easy and delicious!
There were some great tips in this recipe, loved how you cook them! Thank you
These baked pork chops are so easy to make! They’re perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Such a fun idea! I’ve baked breaded chicken before and will have to try chops now.