Best 7 Cheese Crusted Pork Recipes

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Cheese crusted pork is a delightful dish that combines the savory flavors of pork with the rich, gooey goodness of melted cheese. Whether you're looking for a special occasion meal or a comforting weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to satisfy. With its crispy, golden-brown crust and tender, juicy interior, cheese crusted pork is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE-CRUSTED PORK



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Coating boneless pork chops in a combination of panko and grated cheese helps keep the lean meat juicy. Serve them topped with a salad of arugula, grape tomatoes, and cheese shavings for truly Milanese meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano (3 ounces)
Coarse salt and pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 boneless pork loin chops (1 pound total)
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine panko, pecorino, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow dishes. Season pork with salt and pepper. Coat pork in flour, shaking off excess; dip in egg, then coat with panko mixture, pressing to adhere.
  • In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. In 2 batches, add pork and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; repeat with remaining pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 7 g

PARMESAN CHEESE CRUSTED ROAST PORK



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Got this from Joy of Cooking and adjusted it to our family's liking. Our kids would rate this 5 stars! It's always gone before I can save leftovers.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (2 -3 lb) boneless center cut pork loin roast
thyme
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon savory

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Wash and thoroughly dry pork.
  • Rub with thyme.
  • Mix flour, Parmesan cheese and savory.
  • Dredge roast in flour mixture.
  • When oven preheats, turn down to 325°.
  • Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow, greased pan.
  • Roast for 40 minute per pound for boneless roast. Meat should be 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 102.2, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 33.2

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS



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For dinner tonight, heat up a skillet for Giada De Laurentiis' Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs
1 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
4 (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) center-cut pork loin chops (each about 10 to 12 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs in a pie plate to blend. Place the bread crumbs in another pie plate. Place the cheese in a third pie plate. Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Coat the chops completely with the cheese, patting to adhere. Dip the chops into the eggs, then coat completely with the bread crumbs, patting to adhere.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown and the center reaches 150 degrees, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

ROSEMARY- AND PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS



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One of the first meals I made for my boyfriend and now he can't get enough! Pairs great with some grilled asparagus!

Provided by megplay2

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 cups dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (5 ounce) pork loin chops
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking tray with cooking spray.
  • Put flour in a bowl. Beat egg in a second bowl. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  • Lightly salt pork chops. Coat both sides in flour, then in egg, then in bread crumb mixture. Place on the prepared baking tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.4 g, Cholesterol 132.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 45.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 541.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS



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Pork chops with a delicious Parmesan cheese crust.

Provided by Chelsey Seamon

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 serving cooking spray
1 egg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 boneless pork chops, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk egg in a shallow bowl.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning together on a plate.
  • Dip each pork chop into egg. Press into Parmesan mixture until coated on both sides. Place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 160.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 458.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHEESE-STUFFED PORK ROAST



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I first served this roast for a Christmas dinner a few years ago. My family raved about it! The spices create a unique flavor.-Kara Holtkamp, West Point, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), trimmed
6 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon each dried marjoram, oregano and basil
CREAM SAUCE:
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon sour cream
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, lemon-pepper, butter and cream until smooth. Stir in the cheese; set aside. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2-in. of the bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. , Remove plastic; place ham slices over roast. Spread cheese mixture lengthwise down the center of one side of roast to within 1-1/2 in of ends. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with the long side with cheese filling. Tie several times with kitchen string; secure ends with toothpicks. , Combine paprika, marjoram, oregano and basil; rub over roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the cornstarch until blended. Whisk in cream and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and salt. Slice roast; serve with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CRUSTED PORK CHOPS



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Terri McKitrick of Delafield, Wisconsin shares these moist, golden-crusted pork chops, flavored with fresh rosemary, that are special enough to serve company...quick enough for weekdays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup biscuit/baking mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Place biscuit mix and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs and rosemary. Coat pork chops with biscuit mix, dip in egg, then coat with cheese mixture. , In a large skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a pork loin roast that is at least 2 inches thick.
  • To make the cheese crust, use a mixture of grated Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs. Be sure to press the mixture firmly onto the pork roast so that it stays in place during cooking.
  • Roast the pork at a high temperature for a short period of time to create a crispy crust. Then, reduce the temperature and continue roasting until the pork is cooked through.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Cheese-crusted pork is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The crispy cheese crust adds a delicious flavor and texture to the tender pork, and the dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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