Baked Frito Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Baked Frito Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Fritos; 2 cups Flour; 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard; 1 whole Brown Egg; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; 1 whole Small Lemon, Juiced; 2 pounds Thin Cut Pork Chops; 1/2 sticks Butter

Servings: persons

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Put Fritos in a large Ziploc bag and beat with a mallet until crushed.
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The bag keeps the crumbs from flying everywhere, so be sure to close it before crushing.
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Mix together flour, Colby Jack cheese, salt, pepper, dry mustard and Fritos in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
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Mix together egg, heavy cream and lemon in a medium-sized bowl.
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Beat with a whisk until frothy and set aside.
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Put the pork chops onto a cutting board and trim all of the fat off.
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Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray.
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6 Set pork chops, flour and egg mixture next to the pan to make it easy for dipping.
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Dip the pork chop into the egg mixture.
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Then dip into the flour mixture, coating both sides.
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Now do it all over again.
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Dip the pork chop into the egg mixture again, then the flour mixture.
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This gives it a double coating that sticks to the pork and the breading wont fall off during baking.
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Put each pork chop into your baking dish and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
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Melt butter in a small bowl in the microwave.
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Spoon butter over each pork chop and bake for 5 more minutes.
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This makes it crispy.
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Remove from oven and cool.
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Put on a plate and enjoy!

1128

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Fritos, 2 cups Flour, 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Baked Frito Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Frito Pork Chops

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