Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

If I had to pick a favorite meat I'd say it would be pork!  I'm odd.  I like the real thin pork chops.  My kids do, too.  My husband on the other hand likes big, thick ones. In this recipe I used the thin ones but I'm sure they'd be great with the big, juicy ones, too!  This was definitely 2 thumbs up by everyone in my house!!

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops (from Melanie Mitro's blog)

Ingredients:  

• 3/4 c parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried orgeno
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1/4 tsp thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs pork chops

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
• In a small bowl whisk together mustard, oil, and spices.
• Season the 4 pork chops with pepper, then brush both sides of the chops with the mustard mixture.
• Press the grated cheese into both sides of the chops.
• Place the chops on the prepared baking sheet.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.  The coating should be browned and slightly crispy and the pork should be cooked through.
• Note:  you can also use this recipe with boneless chicken breasts instead of pork chops.

Enjoy!! I had it along with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots with vinaigrette.