Cheesy Baked Pork Chops
Cheesy Baked Pork Chops feature tender, juicy cutlets blanketed in melted sharp Cheddar with a rich buttery-mayo crust and hints of garlic and herbs. The result is a comforting, savory bite with crisp edges and a creamy, cheesy finish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Baked Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 3
Place the pork chops in a baking pan.
- 4
Spread 1 teaspoon of butter over each chop, then spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on top of the butter.
- 5
Season each chop with seasoning salt, garlic powder, and parsley.
- 6
Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over the top of each chop.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is slightly pink in the center, about 35 minutes.
- 8
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 431.89 kcal High 22%
- Protein 39.93 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 2.12 g 1%
- Total Fat 27.73 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 12.81 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.65 mg High 49%
- Sodium 271.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 169.88 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 8.93 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.71 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cheesy Baked Pork Chops is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Butter, Dried Parsley, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 431.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Baked Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Butter, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, Mayonnaise. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Baked Pork Chops?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Baked Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cheesy Baked Pork Chops healthy?
- Cheesy Baked Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 431.89 calories and 39.93 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 271.08 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.81 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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