Crispy Baked Pork Chops
Thin pork chops dipped in egg and pressed into panko, baked on a rack so the underside crisps too — about $8.13 for four chops, or roughly $2.03 a serving, with applesauce standing in as the side dish. Kirkwood's thin-sliced chops are inexpensive and cook fast, which is why this lands in half an hour rather than the hour a thicker chop would need. The rack matters: it lets hot air move under the crust instead of steaming it. This is the recipe for anyone who thinks pork chops are dry, and a good one for kids, who tend to like anything breaded. Serve with frozen vegetables and call it dinner.
30 min
4
$8.13
$2.03
Ingredients
Estimated Aldi prices for the amount this dinner uses, based on regular shelf prices and the current weekly ad.
Steps
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack on a sheet pan and brush with oil.
- 2Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- 3Beat the egg in a shallow bowl; place the panko in another.
- 4Dip each chop in egg, then press into the panko to coat both sides.
- 5Arrange on the rack and bake 20–22 minutes until golden and the chops reach 145°F.
- 6Let rest 3 minutes, then serve with applesauce on the side.
Tips & swaps
- Crushed cornflakes or plain breadcrumbs work if panko is not in stock.
- Add paprika or garlic powder to the crumbs for more color and flavor.
- Thicker chops want 400°F for about 25 minutes — check for 145°F.
- Leftover chops slice into a sandwich or over a salad the next day.
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