Tuscan Parmesan Pork Chops

By á-10881

Originally published as Tuscan Parmesan Pork Chops in Simple & Delicious June/July 2012, p35

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large resealable plastic bag, combine salad dressing and mustard. Add the pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
•Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, combine cheese and hazelnuts. Coat chops with cheese mixture. Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 14-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Yield: 4 servings.




Nutritional Facts
1 pork chop equals 462 calories, 32 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 104 mg cholesterol, 935 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 37 g protein.