Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1/4 tsp leaves dried basil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp leaves dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp leaves thyme
• 1 dash black pepper
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 lbs pork chops (top loin, lean, boneless)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. Line baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
3. In a small bowl whisk together mustard, oil, and spices.
4. Season the 4 pork chops with pepper, then brush both sides of the chops with the mustard mixture.
5. Press the grated parmesan cheese into both sides of the chops. (I am pretty liberal with the cheese. I like a thick coating but I'm sure a thin one will work too.)
6. Place the chops on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. The coating should be browned and slightly crispy and the pork should be cooked all the way through.
7. Note: you can also use this recipe with boneless chicken breasts instead of pork chops & it is just as dee-lish!