Cheese Crusted Pork Food

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; place cooling rack in pan.
• In shallow bowl, beat egg and water with fork or whisk. In another shallow bowl, stir bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese until well blended.
• Dip each pork chop into egg mixture; coat with bread crumb mixture.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Place pork chops in pan.
• Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F.

CHEESE-CRUSTED PORK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine panko, pecorino, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow dishes. Season pork with salt and pepper. Coat pork in flour, shaking off excess; dip in egg, then coat with panko mixture, pressing to adhere.
• In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. In 2 batches, add pork and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; repeat with remaining pork.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs in a pie plate to blend. Place the bread crumbs in another pie plate. Place the cheese in a third pie plate. Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Coat the chops completely with the cheese, patting to adhere. Dip the chops into the eggs, then coat completely with the bread crumbs, patting to adhere.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown and the center reaches 150 degrees, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Whisk egg in a shallow bowl.
• Mix Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning together on a plate.
• Dip each pork chop into egg. Press into Parmesan mixture until coated on both sides. Place in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 35 to 40 minutes.

PORK CHOPS WITH BLUE CHEESE GRAVY

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet, over medium heat. Season the pork chops with black pepper and garlic powder. Fry the chops in butter until no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 to 25 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown evenly.
• Remove chops to a plate and keep warm. Stir the whipping cream into the skillet, loosening any bits of meat stuck to the bottom. Stir in blue cheese. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over warm pork chops.

PARMESAN CHEESE CRUSTED ROAST PORK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Wash and thoroughly dry pork.
• Rub with thyme.
• Mix flour, Parmesan cheese and savory.
• Dredge roast in flour mixture.
• When oven preheats, turn down to 325°.
• Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow, greased pan.
• Roast for 40 minute per pound for boneless roast. Meat should be 170°.

BLUE CHEESE CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 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.

HERB-CRUSTED, SPINACH & CHEESE STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• 1. Cook bacon until crisp. Once cooked & cool, chop finely.
• 2. Thaw and drain spinach.
• 3. In a medium metal bowl on very low heat, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, spinach, & bacon. The heat allows easier mixing.
• 4. Butterfly tenderloin(s).
• 5. Tenderize tenderloin with mallet.
• 6. Place stuffing in tenderloin & tie with kitchen twine.
• 7. Combine rub mixture ingredients and massage onto outside of tenderloin(s).
• 8. Roast tenderloin(s) at 475 deg F for 30 minutes.
• 9. Continue roasting at 400 deg F for 45-60 min or until pork reaches internal temp of 165 deg F.
• 10. Remove and let cool for 20 minutes while pork continues to cook.

BAKED PARMESAN CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally spray a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a baking rack with cooking spray. Line the baking sheet with foil, if desired.Set aside.
• In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, 1/4 tsp garlic salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
• On a plate mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, lemon pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic salt, onion powder and dry Italian seasoning.
• Season each pork chop lightly with garlic salt, eyeball the amount, to your taste. Dip each into the egg wash.
• Dredge chops in seasoned breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto each pork chop. Arrange on the baking rack.
• Drizzle each chop with melted butter. May use more butter, if desired or spritz with cooking spray.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until fork tender. To brown further, at the end of baking increase the oven temperature to broil.Turn once to brown both sides evenly.
• Rest for 5 minutes then serve.

CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place biscuit mix and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs and rosemary. Coat pork chops with biscuit mix, dip in egg, then coat with cheese mixture. , In a large skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once.

CHEESE-CRUSTED FAJITA VEGGIE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, onion and zucchini. Season with the smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Toss to coat with the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and browning, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and stir to combine. Cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Grease the pan with the cooking spray. Carefully place a tortilla in the hot pan. Add 3 tablespoons cheese to half of the tortilla, spreading the cheese to the edges and allowing some to spill over to create a cheesy crust. Top with a hearty spoonful of the cooked pepper mixture, then top with another 3 tablespoons cheese. Fold the bare half of the tortilla over the cheese and pepper filling. Press down to flatten with a spatula. Cook until the cheese is melted and crusty and the tortilla is browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a serving platter. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, peppers and cheese, wiping down the pan as needed. Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping, if desired.

HERB-CRUSTED ROAST PORK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Brush the jam all over the pork loin. Mix together breadcrumbs, oats and thyme leaves, then press over the pork. Place the pork in a baking tray and drizzle or spray with olive oil, then season. Roast for 1 hr until cooked through. Leave to rest, uncovered, for 10 mins. Serve with Lowfat roasties and steamed greens.