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Pork chops baked in the oven with cheese

Baked Pork Chops with Melted Cheese

A tasty, hearty, satisfying meat dish! Oven-baked chops are a great choice for anyone who eats healthy. They work for an everyday dinner and for a special occasion alike. Give them a try!

Julia M.

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Pork chops baked in the oven with cheese

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Pork

500

Tomatoes

Hard cheese

100

Salt

Dried spices

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 42 % 13 g

Fats 55 % 17 g

Carbohydrates 3 % 1 g

213 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Step 1:

Gather the ingredients for the chops. You can use pork leg (fresh ham) or loin — what matters is that it's easy to cut into portions for pounding. I'll be using pork leg. Choose meat that hasn't been frozen; otherwise the juices drain out after thawing and the chops turn out dry.
Step 2:

Cut the pork into portions about ¾ inch (1.5–2 cm) thick.
Step 3:

To pound the meat, lay a piece on a board and cover it with plastic wrap. Pound it with a meat mallet right through the wrap — this keeps the juices from splattering and keeps the edges from tearing. Pound all the pieces this way.
Step 4:

Line a baking sheet with parchment. Lay the pounded meat on it and sprinkle each piece with a little salt and spices to taste. Ground black pepper works well, or something more fragrant like rosemary or basil.
Step 5:

Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half. Remove the stem end, then slice each half.
Step 6:

Grate the hard cheese on the fine or medium side of a box grater. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on each chop and top generously with grated cheese.
Step 7:

Put the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. The finished dish will turn golden and the cheese will melt. The meat releases plenty of juice and smells wonderful as it bakes. Judge doneness by your own oven — it may take a bit more or less than 40 minutes.
Step 8:

Take the finished chops out of the oven, plate them, and serve. They're great on their own, but you can also add a side dish or fresh vegetables if you like. Enjoy!