These homemade shake and bake pork chops are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and oven baked for an easy but tasty weeknight dinner that's super family-friendly.
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Why this Recipe Works
Store-bought Shake 'N Bake is a classic for a quick family dinner. But you can easily make this homemade shake and bake mix with common pantry ingredients and skip the artificial flavorings and preservatives in the boxed mix.
The breading adds a crispy, flavorful coating to pork chops and can also be used on baked chicken.
These baked bone-in pork chops are moist and tender, and the shake and bake coating adds a ton of flavor. It's perfect for an easy 30-minute meal and always a hit at my house!
Ingredient Notes
- Pork chops - I used 1-inch thick bone-in pork loin chops for this recipe because they are well-marbled and flavorful. You can use thinner boneless chops if you prefer, but the leaner meat will not be as juicy and flavorful. They will also require less cooking time.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with foil, then set a wire rack in the pan. Combine the breadcrumbs and seasonings in a large plastic bag.
- Brush the pork chops with olive oil on all sides. Working one at a time, add a pork chop to the bag, seal the top, then shake until the pork chop is coated in the breading. Before removing it from the bag, press the pork chop into the mixture to help get a good thick coating. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Bake the pork chops for around 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Do not flip while baking. The rendering fat will cause the breadcrumbs on the bottom to be a little soggy, and not flipping will preserve the crispy crust on the top and sides.
What to Serve with Baked Pork Chops
I recommend serving these oven-fried pork chops with roasted potatoes and my garlic butter green beans. The potatoes can be cooked on a separate sheet pan right along with the pork chops and take about the same about of time, so it's a great pairing!
Some other great options are my Instant Pot mashed potatoes and a side salad, like my Apple Walnut Salad.
Recipe Tips and FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
I do not recommend freezing these breaded pork chops.
Reheat leftovers in a 325°F oven until warmed through. Individual portions can be reheated in the microwave, but they will not be as crispy as pork chops reheated in the oven.
Using a wire rack will allow for better air circulation and keeps your pork chops above the fat that renders out as they cook. You can also use a broiler pan if you don't have a baking rack.
Cooking at high heat is also key to a crispy browned crust. Cooking at a lower heat will result in a soggy coating.
Do not flip the pork chops as they bake. The rendering fat will make the bottom side a little soggy, even on a baking rack. Not flipping will preserve the crust.
Recipe Variations
The boxed pork Shake 'N Bake offers up some tasty ideas for variations that you can apply to this homemade recipe too.
Try spreading a light coating of dijon mustard on the pork chops instead of olive oil before applying the breading for a more savory flavor.
Finely grated parmesan cheese is a tasty addition to the breading. Try adding ¼ cup of cheese to the crumb mixture, then proceed as directed.
More Weeknight Dinner Recipes
- Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce
- Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole (Without Soup!)
- Easy Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
- Walking Taco Casserole
- Roasted Cast Iron Chicken Breasts and Potatoes
📖 Recipe
Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1½ cups plain breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 thick cut bone-in pork chops, around 1 inch thick
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with foil, then set a wire rack in the pan. Combine the breadcrumbs and seasonings in a large plastic bag.
- Brush the pork chops with olive oil on all sides. Then working one at a time, add a pork chop to the bag, seal the top, then shake until the pork chop is coated in the breading. You can press the pork chops into the mixture to help get a good thick coating. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Bake the pork chops for around 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Do not flip while baking.
Nutrition
* All nutrition information we provide are estimates based on third party calculators. We encourage you to calculate these on your own for accurate results.
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