Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 434 |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 565 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 52 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|
| Breadcrumbs | ¼ cup |
| Dijon mustard | 2 teaspoons |
| Bone-in, center-cut pork chops | 2 (8-ounce) |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Freshly ground pepper to taste |
| Olive oil | 2 teaspoons |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Use a fork to mix the breadcrumbs and mustard together in a small bowl. (The mixture should be crumbly.)
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper
- Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook the pork chops until a meat thermometer registers 160ºF. This should be about 20-25 minutes. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the chops.
Exchanges
5 lean meats; 2 fats; 0.5 starch
Side Suggestions: Mashed Potatoes
Cut 3 Yukon Gold or red potatoes into fourths (no need to peel) and boil in a large pot of water for 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain, add ¼ teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper to taste, and 2 teaspoons butter. Use a potato masher to mash to desired consistency.
Side Suggestions: Steamed Green Beans