Ritz Cracker Baked Pork Chops

6 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 6 boneless thick-cut pork chops
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ cup of unsalted butter (cut into thin slices)
• Optional: Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), or 170°C if using a fan/convection oven. Prepare a 9x13 (approx 22x23 cm) baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
2. Season the pork chops evenly on both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Set up a dredging station: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed.
4. In another medium-sized bowl, combine the crushed crackers, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
5. One at a time, dip each pork chop in the egg mixture, letting any extra drip off.
6. Next, coat each chop in the cracker mixture, pressing the crumbs on both sides for a good coat.
7. Place the breaded chops in the prepared baking dish.
8. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the leftover cracker mixture over each chop.
9. Top each chop with slices of butter.
10. Bake for around 30 minutes. The pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 155°F (68°C). Note: Cooking time may vary based on chop size.
11. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.