Tuscan Parmesan Pork Chops Recipe

Tuscan Parmesan Pork Chops Recipe Tuscan Parmesan Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

These pork chops are all dressed up! First they’re bathed in a zesty marinade, then they’re coated with crunchy nuts and cheese for a special main dish with mass appeal. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

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Tuscan Parmesan Pork Chops Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + marinating Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
10 15 25

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup zesty Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing
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  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine salad dressing and mustard. Add the pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine cheese and hazelnuts. Coat chops with cheese mixture. Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 14-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 pork chop equals 462 calories, 32 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 104 mg cholesterol, 935 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 37 g protein.

Originally published as Tuscan Parmesan Pork Chops in Simple & Delicious June/July 2012, p35

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by aug2295

These were beautiful and tasty. I used a thicker pork chop and they took about 30-35 min to bake but the crust was a beautiful golden brown, so it didn't hurt the dish. Not sure how much the marinating really added.

 
 

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