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These Blue Cheese Crusted Pork Chops are the best! Easy prep – tasty results and will delight your taste buds, and bring a bit of “fancy” to a weeknight!
Dinner time! We’re in the throes of back to school and a few other changes going on, which makes weeknight dinners a grab-and-go or a scramble-and-shovel. Yeah. Totally made up that last term “scramble-and-shovel”
Since they spend most of their time in the oven, aka hands-off – I often pair these Blue Cheese Crusted Pork Chops with a risotto. Because why not? My favorite one is a simple Garlic Parmesan Risotto that can be made while your chops cook.
This pork chop recipe is pretty easy. We mix up the topping, and add it to the chops (seasoned with salt and pepper). Then, cook them for about 2 minutes in an oven proof skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 6 minutes, then lightly broil the top until golden brown. And that’s really it!
I totally scrape the skillet for the crusted breadcrumbs/blue cheese that got extra crispy in the oven. Not even ashamed.
What to serve with Pork Chops
We love simple sides like this Risotto Recipe, or Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sautéed Green Beans or Oven Roasted Broccoli. Check out all the side dish recipes!
Why you’ll love this recipe
This recipe is so simple, but has such wonderful flavors. It’s tasty and impressive enough that if say, someone was coming for dinner on a weeknight, and you just rolled in the door at 5:30… you could still prep and cook this, and have time to make a few sides as well – and pour yourself a glass of wine. Emphasis on pouring yourself a glass of wine.
Looking for more Pork Recipes? Check out these Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Just be sure to pound the chicken so it’s an even thickness, and it needs to be 165F in the middle when done!
Use a meat thermometer in the thickest part of your chop, and cook to 145, and rest for 3 mins after cooking.
Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Blue Cheese. You can buy this pre crumbled, or crumble it yourself. Choose your favorite! I like gorgonzola and stilton
- Seasoned Salt. This is a seasoning blend, I suppose. It’s got salt, sugar, paprika, turmeric, onion and garlic
- Breadcrumbs. You can of course use packaged breadcrumbs, but in this recipe I do just throw some bread into the food processor. Makes a softer topping, that soaks up all the flavors, and causes extreme deliciousness. Panko breadcrumbs will make this extra crispy, but regular will work too.
- Olive Oil. You can use Extra Virgin or a light blend, either will work. You may need a little extra to get a crumb-able consistency, so keep the bottle out.
- Pork. Use thick cut loin chops, or bone in pork chops. Both are delicious. You just need to adjust cooking time. Pork should be 145F in the middle (use a thermometer to check!)
How to make Blue Cheese Crusted Pork Chops
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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Make the topping
In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, cheese, parsley or onion, salt, and pepper. Add enough oil to create a stuffing like consistency, mixing well. Set aside.
Season the pork chops
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
Spread crumb mixture evenly on chops, and pat to adhere.
Pan fry
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and heat a large skillet (oven proof) to medium high heat.
Add some olive oil to a large skillet and heat.
Cook pork chops for 2 minutes, in the skillet
Transfer to the oven
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook 6-8 minutes until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F.
Broil for a few minutes until crumbs are browned and cheese starts to melt – watch carefully!
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Devour.
Kylee’s Notes
Pork chops. Boneless pork chops that are about an inch thick cook fastest. Thicker chops, and bone-in chops will take longer to cook, and extra few minutes.
Topping. Add some grated parmesan cheese to the bread crumb topping for an extra kick of cheesy flavor.
Skillet. If you don’t have an oven proof skillet, no problem. Just pan fry in a regular skillet, then transfer the chops to a baking dish or baking sheet before putting in the oven.
What temperature to cook Pork?
Pork chops should be cooked to 145 degrees F when tested with a digital thermometer in the thickest part.
Want some more Pork recipes? Here are a few of our favorites!
Smothered Pork Chops. Smothered pork chops are tender & juicy, covered in a flavorful onion gravy. Slow-cooked while you do other things. This recipe is great for family dinners!
Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin. A 30-minute dinner, all cooked in the same pan, this Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin packs flavor, color AND convenience into your dinner-time routine!
Italian Style Pork Chops. Fresh mozzarella, peppery arugula, tomatoes and balsamic vinegar come together to amp up your weeknight pork chop dinner.
Crockpot Pork Loin. Comfort food that cooks all day, ready to eat when you get home!
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Blue Cheese Crusted Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 large pork chops ( )
- 1/2 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 cracked pepper
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 Tbs parsley (or green onions – finely chopped)
Directions
- In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, cheese, parsley or onion, salt, and pepper.
- Add enough oil to create a stuffing like consistency, mixing well. Set aside.
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Spread crumb mixture evenly on chops, and pat to adhere.
- Preheat the oven to 400F, and heat an oven-safe skillet to medium.
- Add some olive oil to the skillet and heat.
- Cook pork chops for 2 minutes, in the skillet – then transfer to the preheated oven. Cook 6-8 minutes until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145F.
- Broil for a few minutes until crumbs are browned and cheese starts to melt – watch carefully!
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Devour.
Notes
Pork chops. Boneless pork chops that are about an inch thick cook fastest. Thicker chops, and bone-in chops will take longer to cook, and extra few minutes. Topping. Add some grated parmesan cheese to the bread crumb topping for an extra kick of cheesy flavor. Skillet. If you don’t have an oven proof skillet, no problem. Just pan fry in a regular skillet, then transfer the chops to a baking dish or baking sheet before putting in the oven. What temperature to cook Pork? Pork chops should be cooked to 145 degrees F when tested with a digital thermometer in the thickest part.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Danielle says
This is how I always want my pork chops. Crispy with blue cheese. I drooled a little bit reading about the crispy bits in the pan. I want to make this just for that.
Jen says
Gotta love quick and easy that tastes good and makes everyone happy at the same time!
Caroline {TheBarbeeHousewife} says
This sounds so easy and delicious. I love the flavor combination, can't wait to try these!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Woah, these are serious. That topping! I must have it.
Matt can cook says
Looks good Kylee. I'm printing this one out and going to give it a go.
That Girl says
My kid likes blue cheese too! Unless it's a Thursday, or his shoe is on wrong, or the blue cheese looks at him funny.
Ashley Lecker says
These sound awesome….I love blue cheese
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
10 minute prep time? Sounds like a winning dish to me!