Shake and Bake Pork Chops
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These Shake-and-Bake Pork Chops are deliciously seasoned with a classic copycat coating and baked to perfection. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are simple to put together with common pantry staples and perfect for family dinners.
Serve with mashed potatoes and veggies for a comforting family meal. And don’t forget the applesauce!
Why You’ll Love Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Anytime my mom made Shake and Bake Pork Chops when I was a kid my mind went immediately to the Brady Bunch episode with Peter saying “Pork Chops and applesauce” and I’d walk around saying it all day until dinnertime.
This homemade Shake and Bake recipe is just as easy but tastes even better than the original boxed one mom used to make. Not only are these pork chops delicious, but they are SO easy!
The seasoned mix comes together in mere minutes and creates a tasty golden-brown crust with so much flavor. Your whole family is sure to love this, making it a great choice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients for Shake and Bake Pork Chops
This recipe is easily put together using common herbs and spices you probably have on hand in your kitchen already!
- Pork loin center rib – or sirloin chops (bone-in or boneless)
- Plain breadcrumbs – you can also use panko bread crumbs if you wish
- Salt and Black pepper
- Smoked paprika – smoked paprika has a deeper depth of flavor than regular paprika
- Garlic powder – If all you have is garlic salt, reduce or omit the amount of salt called for in the recipe
- Dried oregano – or Italian seasoning
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley – chopped (for garnish)
Equipment Needed To Make This Recipe
- Medium bowl
- Ziplock bag or brown bag
- Baking dish
Substitutions & Alterations
- You can add a little onion powder or more garlic powder for a subtle flavor variation
- If using Italian bread crumbs, you can omit the extra oregano.
- If using garlic salt instead of powder, reduce or skip the salt in the recipe card
- Use this recipe for Shake and Bake Chicken as well.
How to Make Homemade Shake & Bake Pork Chops
This recipe comes together so quickly and easily. Just combine the seasoning mix and you’ll be ready to cook in minutes!
Step 1 – Preheat oven. Prepare seasoning mix in a bowl or even better, ziploc bag.
Step 3 – Brush chops with oil and coat with seasoning mix
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Step 4 – Place chops in pan
Step 5 – Bake as directed and flip halfway
Step 6 – Let pork chops rest and add parsley for garnish
Time Saving Tips & Tricks
- Use a wire rack to allow for air circulation around the chops. This will also help to avoid a soggy bottom.
- Be sure to coat the chops in olive oil, as it helps the coating stick and crisp up properly.
- Broiling at the end adds extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator
How to Serve Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Serve these classic style pork chops with Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Smashed Potatoes, or Baked Rice.
They also go well with fresh vegetables like Lemon Roasted Cauliflower or Simple Sheet Pan Vegetables.
And don’t forget the applesauce!
How to Store Leftovers
Allow the pork chops to cool completely before transferring to a container for storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to Reheat Leftover Breaded Pork Chops
You can reheat these in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, but my preferred method is the oven or air fryer to keep that crispy crust.
In the Oven – preheat oven to 350 and place pork chops in a pie plate or ocean safe baking dish. Heat in the oven for about 10 minutes until heated to your liking.
In the Air Fryer – place pork chops in the air fryer basket and reheat at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
More Easy Pork Recipes
Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin center rib or sirloin chops bone-in or boneless
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs you can also use panko if you wish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large ziplock, mix breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Shake to combine.
- Lightly brush each pork chop with olive oil. Place in the bag, seal, and shake until fully coated. Press the coating firmly onto the chops to ensure they stay coated.
- Place the coated pork chops on the prepared wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- For extra crunch and golden color, broil the chops for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Love your mixture for the shake and bake.
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My family loved these and I made extra so I can have my own packets ready. Game changer!
We’ve started making our own Shake and Bake pork chops too and they taste so much better with fresh ingredients! I love that they only take a few minutes to whip up.