Baked pork chops make for the easiest 4 ingredient dinner ever.  A classic family recipe passed down from my grandmother and the only way I ever make pork chops. Gluten Free too. You only need pork chops, onions, mayo and sharp cheddar (regular or vegan, for a dairy free recipe).Â
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Baked pork chops are going to be your new favorite way to make pork chops. I can guarantee it. I don’t make pork chops too often but every time I do I always use this recipe. Baked pork chops all the way!
This is a family recipe – one that my mom showed me how to make years ago and I absolutely love love love it. I mean I don’t mean to brag but this is hands down the best way to make pork chops ever.
My mom rarely made pork chops but whenever she did she always made these baked pork chops. I know there are tons of delicious pork chop recipes out there, but I can never bring myself to betray my true favorite way of preparing pork chops. It was only as an adult that I realized that there are actually other ways that people prepare pork chops, as a child if you asked me I would have assumed you could only make these 4 ingredient baked pork chops.
And yes, of course there’s mayonnaise in this recipe – no true favorite of mine could be without at least a little bit of mayo. That’s how we Russians love to cook. Can’t deny the tenderizing effect mayo seems to have on meat. Seriously though. Want the most moist and tender oven roasted chicken? Slather that thing in a mayo marinade. If you only have one take away from this post today it should be mayo + meat = very tender meat. Something magical just seems to happen when meat and mayo come together. Let those two hang out for a bit and they both become the best versions of themselves.
With this dish it is very important to get thin cut pork chops – the thinner the better (or get thick ones and cut them in half width wise)- and you absolutely must must must tenderize the meat on both sides with a meat hammer.
Don’t have one? Not a problem – use some other kitchen utensil. Before I bought a meat hammer (affiliate link) I used a potato masher (which I obviously thoroughly washed before reusing it to make mashed potatoes) or an empty wine bottle!
Just about any solid kitchen tool will do though. Tenderizing meat is also a great way to get rid of some pent up frustration. Beat that meat to a pulp! Get that bad energy out.
This baked pork chops recipe is all about simplicity. With the right combo of basic ingredients the final dish is out of this world. Here you only need thin cut pork chops, sliced onions, mayonnaise and dairy free cheddar (or regular extra sharp cheddar). Salt and pepper help too. When I first shared this recipe I was still eating cheese, but now that I have switched to a dairy free diet I have tested out this recipe with a vegan cheese instead.
And the recipe is still magical, meaning you can enjoy this baked pork chops recipe even if you are following a dairy free diet!
If you are eating cheese the best one to go with here is the extra sharp cheddar – that “extra” added in really gives a stronger taste and flavor. If onions aren’t your thing feel free to omit them, in which case this becomes a three ingredient recipe.
You just need a large baking tray lined with aluminum foil where you can neatly place the pork chops side by side, if you leave no extra spaces between each pork chop it makes the layering of the rest of the ingredients even easier. If you’ll notice, in the photo I used a cast iron pan but this recipe will be delicious in either a cast iron baking pan or just a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Then you just sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss on those onions, lather generously with mayo and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Throw that in the oven and sit patiently enjoying the fragrant aroma that fills the entire kitchen. This is seriously one of my favorite comfort food recipes that brings me back to my childhood with my grandmother and my parents. I know this is a classic family favorite that you will love and make over and over again (as we have over the years).
Why These Pork Chops are the Best:
- Only 4 key ingredients needed
- That lather of mayonnaise makes the meat super tender
- Ultimate family comfort food
- Easy to make a huge batch
- Always a favorite for both kids and adults
Recipe Tips:
- Be sure to purchase thin cut pork chops
- Make sure to pound the meat with a meat hammer (or other kitchen tool) (affiliate link) to make for more tender pork chops
- Bake on a cast iron skillet/pan if you have one
- Do not use bone in pork chops
- If using dairy free cheese, at the end of baking time, broil the pork chops for a few minutes to get the cheese to bubble up a bit
Recipe Variations:
- Instead of extra sharp cheddar use a vegan cheese for a dairy free recipe or use your favorite grated cheese
- Omit the onions if you are not an onion fan
- Add your favorite spices to add more flavor to the pork chops
- For garlic lovers feel free to add minced garlic to the mayo or add in some Dijon mustard
- In place of mayo you could sprinkle some extra virgin olive oil on the pork chops instead
- Instead of pork chops try using pounded chicken thighs
So when you’re looking for a new family favorite be sure to try making my four ingredient oven baked pork chops.
Looking for more easy dinner recipes? Check out some of my other favorite dinner recipes:
- 4 Ingredient Artichoke and Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs {GF, DF}
- Bacon Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes {GF, DF}
- Slow Cooker Asian Chicken {GF, DF}
- Paleo One Pan Chicken and Veggies {GF, DF}
- Grilled Chicken Thighs {GF, DF}
- 5 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinners {GF, DF}
- BLT Summer Roll Recipe with Avocado {GF, DF]
- Caribbean Fish Curry {GF, DF}
- Seared Chilean Sea Bass Recipe with Vietnamese Glaze {GF, DF}
- Asian Pork Tenderloin Recipe {DF}
If you try my oven baked pork chops please leave a comment below letting me know what you think!
 Helpful kitchen tools for this recipe:
- OXO Good Grips Meat Tenderizer
 (affiliate link)– so much easier to pound meat with a real meat hammer instead of always having to find odd objects around the kitchen to use for this task and for $15 this is a steal!
- Lodge 12 inch Cast Iron Skillet (affiliate link) – while you can prepare this recipe in a regular sheet pan, I prefer to cook everything in cast iron skillets and this one, currently priced at $26 is a steal!
- Looking for the best quality pork chops you can find? I opt to buy my meat and poultry products through a Butcher Box subscription box. You can sign up with this link (affiliate link) (which also includes 2 free pounds of grass fed ground beef in every order)!
How to make baked pork chops
Baked pork chops make for the easiest 4 ingredient dinner ever. A classic family recipe passed down from my grandmother and the only way I ever make pork chops. Gluten Free too. You only need pork chops, onions, mayo and sharp cheddar (regular or vegan, for a dairy free recipe).
- 1 pound pork chops boneless, thin cut
- 1 small yellow onion halved and thinly sliced
- 1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise or more, if you really love mayo
- 6-8 oz Extra sharp cheddar cheese grated (Daiya works great is you are dairy free)
- salt/pepper to taste
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a meat hammer (or any other appropriate kitchen utensil) lightly pound the meat on both sides. (I place the meat between two sheets of plastic wrap).
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Place meat side by side on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or a cast iron skillet.
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Season meat with salt and pepper and then spread sliced onions over top of it. Spread mayonnaise over meat and onion and then top with shredded cheese.
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Bake 35-45 minutes until cheese is bubbly on top and meat is cooked through.
Recipe Video
If you do not like onions omit them. If using Daiya dairy free cheddar, at the end of cooking broiling on high for 5 minutes helps melt the cheese and get it to bubble a bitÂ
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Eftychia says
Yummy!! This dish looks delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
Jolie says
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Carrie says
What an interesting recipe! I never quite know what to do with pork chops when we get them in our CSA pickup, so I really love this idea. That browning on top looks awesome.
artisanall says
I made these for dinner tonight and they were great!
I was in a hurry and piled everything on without measuring anything. Then I set them in the fridge on a foil covered baking sheet until it was time to bake them.
Thanks I will make these again!
AvocadoPesto says
Glad you liked them! I usually don’t measure anything out with these anyway!
artisanall says
Good to know my style fits the recipe! I will check out some of your other recipes!
RecipeNewZ says
These pork chops look delicious! Your recipe was very popular on RecipeNewZ and as such it was posted on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/RecipeNewZ . One more feature for you, Vicky đŸ™‚ Have a great weekend!
Vicky says
Thanks! So excited to have another one of my recipes featured on your facebook page!!
Marla says
Made these tonight. Delicious. They stayed so moist. HUSBAND-APPROVED. Thank you!
Vicky says
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for commenting and letting me know!
Melissa says
Hello! I know I am way behind on the date for a post..however I just made these and the recipe was great…I did add some chopped garlic to the mayo (mixed it up then spread) and then dusted with some grated parmesan along with the shredded cheddar. Thanks for sharing this đŸ™‚
Vicky says
So glad you enjoyed this classic family recipe of mine! Gread idea to add the garlic (I LOVE garlic in basically anything) and to mix in some Parmesan into the cheddar! Thanks for stopping by to let me know!
Kylee @ Kylee Cooks says
I LOVE pork chops. I make them a lot, usually crusted in parmesan, egg and breadcrumbs.
I must give yours a try!
Vicky says
You must try them this way : )) It’s my favorite way to cook them, though crusted in parmesan egg and breadcrumbs sounds great too!
Britney W says
This recipe is amazing! My husband couldn’t stop raving about it! I’ll never make pork chops any other way! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
Vicky says
Aww I’m so glad to hear that Britney! That makes my day : ))) So happy you enjoyed my family recipe!
Kathy says
I made these pork chops for dinner tonight and they were so delicious! I will definitely be making them again. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Vicky says
So glad to hear that Kathy! So happy you liked my family recipe : )))
Christin musmeci says
Can I use bone in chops?
Vicky says
I have never made this with bone in pork chops but don’t think it would work as well because the key is to get the pork chops pounded super thin to make it tender. If you do try it please let me know how it turns out?
Lisa says
I made this for dinner tonight. Fabulous, chops were so tender and juicy. Thank you for a great recipe.
Vicky says
So glad you enjoyed this recipe Lisa!!! : ))))
Keno says
I have made a chicken breast or porkchops basically this same way for 20 years or more and they are always a hit… I just mix my mayo with a little garlic, oregano, & Parmesan cheese & Pepper…
Then I baste the breast or chop & bake at 350 for 45 min…. I’m sure the cheddar is just as tasty…
The thinner chop would work awesome with a good sandwich bun… Thanks for sharing…
Vicky says
Your way of preparing this dish sounds delicious too! Thanks for sharing too : )
Emily @ mommysnotperfect.com says
We eat pork chops a lot and I’m always looking for new ways to cook them. Thanks for sharing this!
Vicky says
Hope you enjoy this recipe if you get to make it!
Jen says
These look amazing! But, one question, I am not a mayonnaise fan at all. Does it cook into the chops?
Vicky says
Yes it definitely cooks into the chops – I find that it tenderizes them a ton, but I personally don’t find the taste to be overwhelmingly mayonnaise-y
Audrey says
Whenever a recipe calls for mayo I sub it out for plain Greek yogurt. I cannot stand mayo and the yogurt does the same thing. I used to use sour cream but the yogurt is healthier
Vicky says
In this recipe I feel like you do not taste the mayo, it is used more to tenderize the meat and make sure it does not dry out while baking. Not sure this would work with yogurt or sour cream, think in that case it would be better to omit that ingredient entirely.
Victoria Estep says
These are the best pork chops I think I have ever had.
Vicky says
Aww thanks so much! That makes my day!!
Sue Donaldson says
our favortie pork shop recipe is pork chops on top of sliced russet potatoes and sliced onions w/ a cup of sour cream mixed in w/ cream of mushroom soup – cover and bake for an hour. yum.
Vicky says
Sounds delicious as well!
Nicole says
What can I sub for mayo? Sour Cream? I simply do not like mayo or miracle whip…
Vicky says
You could try using sour cream. I don’t feel like you can strongly taste the mayo, because it cooks into the pork chops so if you’re worried about the pork chops tasting like mayo – I don’t find this to be the case – they just help tenderize them while they cook. Let me know how it goes if you try it with just sour cream.
Raelene says
My husband couldn’t stop saying how much he loved these. He even gave me a fist-bump. LOL I made this tonight for dinner with pork chops that I got on sale at Hannaford for $0.99 per pound. The only change I made was I added a sprinkle of Italian dressing mix from a packet. I think that this would be even good with chicken. Thank you for sharing!
Vicky says
Haha so glad to hear that! Yay for husband fist pumps! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know you enjoyed the recipe : ))
Renee' Smith says
I made these last night and oh my goodness they were delicious even my Husband loved them.
Vicky says
So happy to hear that!! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know you enjoyed the recipe : ))
Laurie Kay says
This was a big hit and so easy. Everyone asked me to please make it again. Thank you for sharing and I’m going to look at more of your recipes.
Yum times 10 I followed your recipe and it was perfect.
Vicky says
So so happy you enjoyed this recipe!! Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment and let me know what you thought!
Maggie says
I made these and really enjoyed them. I did find them to be a bit salty, but that is likely due to me over salting when adding the salt and pepper (I normally tend to go heavy on the seasonings in general with recipes). Next time I will lighten up on the salt since the cheese and mayo add a salty element. Still, I couldn’t stop eating these pork chops. Definitely recommend to anyone interested in perking up the plain old pork chop!
Vicky says
So glad you enjoyed them! Yes the cheese and mayo do add a bit of a salty element so you just have to adjust the seasonings to your liking – I love love love salty food so I am always adding more salt than the average person. Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know how these turned out!! : ))
Jeane says
I just made these and not only were they delicious they were easy to make. I bought the pork steaks already cubed , so the recipe was even easier! My new pork chop recipe ! Thank you đŸ™‚
Vicky says
Yayyy so glad you liked them!! I didn’t even know they sold cubed pork chops – interested! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know how these turned out!! : ))
Jeane says
Made them again using onions and spinach before the mayo..scrumshish !!
Vicky says
Love the addition of spinach! So glad you enjoyed the recipe : ))
Rose says
Is there something that I am missing? After searching and searching this post… There is no recipe!
Vicky says
Sorry about that Rose. Not sure why that is happening. When I just tried to load the post the recipe is there. Here it is:
1/2 pound thin cut pork chops (5)
1/2 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise (or more, if you really love mayo)
4 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
sea salt, black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a meat hammer (or any other appropriate kitchen utensil) tenderize the meat on both sides. (I place the meat between two sheets of plastic wrap and then tenderize it).
Place meat side by side on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Season meat with salt and pepper and then spread slices onions over top of it. Spread mayonnaise over meat and onion and then top with shredded cheese.
Bake 35-45 minutes until cheese is bubbly on top and meat is cooked through.
Michelle Berish says
Do you bake uncovered? I don’t see it specified one way or the other. Thanks,
Vicky says
Bake uncovered. Hope that helps!
Shanna Kent says
Can u make these without onions?
Vicky says
You sure can!
cindy says
My husband refuses to eat chunks of onion. Do you think I could add alittle onion powder either to the mayo, or sprinkle on top of mayo?
Vicky says
Yes you could definitely just add onion powder or skip the onion entirely.
Cat says
Delicious! Make as is as enjoy! I used 1/3 cup of mayo because I used 6 small pork chops – when you pound them out …. they are pretty big. So good. Served with applesauce.
Vicky says
Yayy so happy you liked this recipe : )) Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know!
Cindy says
Great recipe! I made these tonight but mixed a little dijon mustard with the mayo – just awesome and so easy!
Vicky says
Great idea to add in some dijon mustard! Love it : )) Glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know!
DarlingNikki says
I’m thinking of making these tonight. Only thing is I only have two thin-cut pork chops. Should I still follow the prep directions as written? Not so much worried about the onions, mayo, or cheese (I’ll eyeball those). More concerned with the tenderizing, oven temp, and cooking time. What do you think?
Vicky says
Yes I think all the directions should still be fine. Just keep an eye on the cooking time, maybe check halfway through to make sure the pork chops aren’t getting overcooked.
Vada Ball says
Could I use Colby jack cheese instead? Do you think that may taste bad? That’s all I have on hand, and I don’t know much about the different tastes of cheese lol
Vicky says
I have never made it with Colby jack and always use sharp cheddar (as that one is my favorite) but I am sure it will be fine with the Colby! Go for it and please let me know how it turns out!
Monica says
I only buy Miracle Whip, which is technically “salad dressing”.. Will that work or do you have a particular brand of mayonnaise you recommend? Sounds delish and I’m excited to make!
Vicky says
I have never cooked with Miracle Whip so not sure it will come out the same. For mayonnaise any brand works, my family always bought Hellman’s growing up, but nowadays I try to seek out the healthier mayonnaise brands (made with olive oil, cage free eggs, etc).
Monica says
Thank you!
Linda says
Well, they are in the oven now. Will update after dinner. Looks amazing!
Vicky says
Please let me know how they turned out!!
Ronda says
I just made this for dinner and wow, it was delicious! Thank You So Much For Sharing This Classic!
I do not however eat mayo on anything at anytime so I simply sprayed EVO over the chops and onions before I topped them with cheese. DELICIOUS! So for those asking about subbing the mayo, this worked amazing! I did season the chops with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder which was perfect!
Thanks Again! đŸ˜‰
Vicky says
So glad you enjoyed this recipe Ronda and thank for taking the time to comment and let me know! Great to know that this works even without the mayo : ))
Kathleen says
So excited to try this! Used goat cheddar as my son cannot tolerate cow’s milk. Waiting on it to bake, smells delicious. I always have a hard time being creative with pork chops, thank you for the inspiration!
Vicky says
Hope you enjoyed the recipe Kathleen!!
Lesley says
Made tonight delicious very tender.Have also tried with fruit chutney in lieu of mayonaise also delicious. Thank you for great recipe.
Vicky says
Yay so glad you enjoyed this recipe Lesley! Very interesting to try with fruit chutney – I had never thought of that!
Helena says
I made these last night. I have to say, I will definitely make again, but will leave out the onion. Normally, I LOVE onion, but these ended up a slimy, hard mess under the cheese. It was almost like the onion kept the mayo from cooking into and tenderizing the meat and the mayo kept the onion from softening. I made 2 for my husband and I with onion and 2 for my littles with none. The kids’ chops were AMAZING. Moist and tender and flavorful. The mayo had cooked into the chops and the cheese made almost like a breading crust on the top. Ours were sloppy wet under the cheese crust and not as tender, with a layer of undissolved mayo between the cheese and onion. I cut the onion as thin as I could, too, hoping it would caramelize faster. I also found the onion flavor to be overpowering. I used a regular white onion, but I would leave it out next time. And the kids’ pork chops were so good that there will SURELY be a next time.
Vicky says
Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know what you thought Helena. Sorry to hear it didn’t turn out well for you with the onions. I have always made this dish with onions and have not had the experience that you had, but if you prefer it without them that’s great too!
Alyssa says
These were so delicious and are now my new favorite pork chop recipe, I will be making this recipe again and again. Thank you for sharing!
Vicky says
So happy to hear that Alyssa! Thanks for commenting to let me know how the recipe turned out! Glad you enjoyed these!
Carmen S-B says
It looks yummi…… I think I will try it this weekend…… It definitely looks good…. and with the comments of the people that has already done make me go to the super right now and make it for lunch…. to bad im at work… lol
JUDITH LABESKY says
This should be a 5 star rating. So easy and so so good. I make about 10 chops as everyone wants seconds or leftovers!!
Vicky says
So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe Judith! Thanks for commenting to let me know what you thought!
lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
These look amazing! You may be convinced me to try pork chops!
Vicky says
Thanks!!! You’ve got to give pork chops a shot — especially the way I make them : ))
Judy says
OMG – the best recipe ever for pork chops!!! Will be my “go to” now! Never had a better pork chop! And so darn easy!!! Thanks!!!
Vicky says
Yay!!! So happy you enjoyed this recipe : ))) Also my go to pork chops recipes!
Rick Hertzenberg says
I just made these porkchops – very easy to bake and delicious! This will become one of my favorites!
Vicky says
So happy to hear that!!! : ))))
Lori says
I made these yesterday and then again today. They are so delicious! I used Adolph’s original meat tenderizer instead of tenderizing them with a meat hammer and added a bit of garlic powder. Thank you for sharing this great family recipe of yours.
Vicky says
So glad you enjoyed this recipe! :)))
Sharon says
In the photos, you have the pork chops in a cast iron pan, although you say to bake them on a baking sheet. Is that how you bake them and does it make a difference? I bake chicken in a cast iron pan and it always comes out so crisp and delicious. I also use mayonnaise on broiled salmon, with dill or lemon pepper added. It’s the best!
I’ll definitely be trying the pork chops very soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
Vicky says
I have made this recipe in both a cast iron pan and a baking sheet, and it works well both ways (though the cast iron might be better for crisping it up). Glad to find another mayo lover! I also love to add mayo when broiling salmon! Hope you enjoy this recipe!
Erica says
Made these tonight and they were soooo good and also one of the very few recipes I’ve ever made where the finished product looked exactly like the picture. A++
Vicky says
So happy you enjoyed my recipe Erica! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know : ))))
Marie says
We have a full kitchen at work and last week a woman made these and “forced” me to try one. WOW! Just made tonight for dinner at home – but with chicken since I did not have pork chops. I was making them from memory I wasn’t sure of the temp or time so I had to look it up – so delicious. Thank you! I served them with “smashed” potatoes and roasted asparagus. The entire dinner was so much better than the meal at the restaurant we went t last night!
Vicky says
So happy you enjoyed this recipe! Never tried making these with chicken before so will have to do that next time!
Kris10 says
Your photos are of an iron skillet; yet, the recipe says foil lined pan. Do you spread or just drop mayonnaise on?
Vicky says
You can bake these in a cast iron pan or an aluminum lined baking sheet. I have made this recipe both ways and it works either way. Spread the mayonnaise over each pork chop.
Kim says
Well, using the onion dip and cheese worked well. The taste is good, I can only imagine how great the original will be!! Will be making soon!
Vicky says
So happy the onion dip and cheese worked out! Brilliant! Let me know what you think of the original if you end up trying it!
Kim says
Ok, I know it sounds crazy but I am out of onions and mayonnaise. I did have some French onion dip (it’s oniony and mayonnaisey…right?!) I’m going to try Fingers crossed
Vicky says
Great improvisation!
Kathy says
Hi! Why is it important that the chops be very thin? If it’s for tenderness I’ve never had an issue with toughness & always use regular or thick cut bone in. Also, 45 minutes seems awfully long for such thin chops especially since we haven’t had to cook pork to the well done stage in years. Is that a misprint? I’m liking the idea of mayo & cheese so I’m looking forward to this.
Thanks so much!!
~ Kathy
Vicky says
Hey Kathy, my mother and grandmother have always made this recipe with thin cut chops that were also tenderized with a meat hammer. This is just the way we’ve always done it and I love the way the dish comes out so honestly I have never tried with regular or thick cut bone in. If you try with either of those please let me know how it turns out. You could try cooking these for a bit less time maybe 30-35 minutes, but I have found 40-45 is what gets the mayo, onions and cheese nice and bubbled up in the oven and cooks the pork through perfectly.
Mara says
Opps, I think I replied on the chicken artichoke recipe. It was the pork chops I made. I made this tonight. The mayonnaise really added flavor and moisture.. They were over cooked at earliest time. I need to not pound thin or watch more carefully. Easy prep with good taste Thanks.
Vicky says
Yes the mayonnaise really works wonders! Just keep an eye on them next time to take them out a bit earlier. Guess I like mine a bit well done (or just overcooked)
Amber says
Hi! I made this last night and they were so yummy- even though I used the bone-in chops and had to double the cook time-OOPS!! Will for sure make it again with the correct chops and maybe even some chicken!
Was wandering if you have the nutrition facts for this? Trying to keep track of it but I do not see it on your recipe.
Vicky says
Yay so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe : ))) Nutrition info for the recipe per serving (1/3 of full recipe): 581 calories, 5g carbs, 37g fat, 51g protein,
Linda says
This is one of our favorite go to recipes! It comes together so quick. The only thing I do different is mix the mayo, onions & cheese in a bowl and then put that mixture on top of the chops. I usually sprinkle some additional cheese. Yum!!
Vicky says
So glad you enjoyed my recipe :)) Great idea to mix everything together! I’ve just been making it the way my mom and gma always made it.
Desiree says
I made these pork chops for dinner last night and it was so good even my husband asked to make this again. I added garlic to the Mayo for more flavor, but next time I think I’ll make a paste of the onion and garlic, mix it with the Mayo and then slather on the chops. This recipe was awesome and definitely is a keeper
Vicky says
Yay! So happy to hear you and your husband enjoyed this recipe! Great idea to add garlic too!
Domesticated Rebellion says
Hi! I love this dish so much! Thank you for sharing! I made this and blogged about it at https://thedomesticatedrebellion.wordpress.com/2017/12/06/baked-pork-chops-more/
Keep up the great recipes!
Vicky says
So happy you enjoyed my recipe! Heading over to check out your post : ))
John Chester says
Hi Vicky! I’ve been searching pork recipes, since we bought 5 half pork loins (24+ lbs) for $.99/lb!!! (Thank You, Kroger!!!)
I’ll be butchering these ‘bad boys’ for grilling chops, roasts, stir-fry chunks, etc., so… I can cut them any way I want.
Your recipe sounds delicious. But… after searching through all of the AMAZING comments, I haven’t seen, in any, where anyone tried your recipe with LOIN chops (or at least they didn’t say so).
1.) Would these be too tender/absorbent to use for this treatment?
2.) Should I cut them thicker (@ 3/4-1″”, as I usually do) & just pound them out thinner?
3.) Should I cut them thicker (@ 3/4-1″”, as I usually do) & just leave them that way?
4.) Should I just cut them thinner & pray for divine guidance? If so, please define “thin”.
5.) Should I adjust time, temp or cooking method
I’m concerned, since they’re a bit more tender & delicate than regular pork chops, that they MIGHT overcook & get dry.
On the other hand… we’ve got enough to experiment! đŸ˜‰
Vicky says
Hey John! Look like you’ve got a lot of pork recipes to make with all those pork loins! Honestly I have never made this recipe with pork loins so you will have to experiment a bit, perhaps try making half this recipe with thinner vs thicker cut slices and remove it from the oven every 15 minutes to check for doneness. I think cutting them 3/4 inch and pounding them out would be a good starting point. Keep the temperature the same but you might need to keep them in there for less time. Just keep an eye on them in the oven since they may cook in less time! Please let me know how the recipes comes up and what you decide to do so I can add it as a note for other readers who might be interested in using pork loins too!
John Chester says
Thanks so much for your quick reply! I’ll let you know what happens.
Emily says
I have seriously picky kids and was trying to find a Keto-friendly dinner…this was a hit with all! I skipped the onions and did onion powder instead, plus I just put a tad of mayonnaise…it was enough to give it that good zing and keep it moist! Overall, a hit! Thank you!!
Vicky says
Yay so happy you enjoyed this recipe Emily! THanks for taking the time to comment and let me know : ))
David Salstrom says
I tried this tonight, but with a few tweaks! First, I bought 6 pork cutlets from the butcher counter at my grocer. Thinner cut, so saved all that pounding and flattening. Second, I omitted the sliced onion and I’m glad I did. The cheese tends to separate from the meat anyway, so I think it would have made a slipprier mess. I seasoned mine on both sides with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano and paprika. I also subbed out Swiss cheese for the cheddar for more of a tangy flavor (bleu cheese crumbles would also work fabulously!). I made garlic Parmesan red roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli to go with it. Definitely a big hit with a sometimes critical audience!
Vicky says
Glad you enjoyed my recipe and love your tweaks!
Beth L Lane says
I overcooked the pork but came out delicious, definitely doing this again
Beth L Lane says
I overcooked the pork guess I pounder too much but came out delicious, definitely doing this again ty for the recipe.
Vicky says
Try to pound it a bit less next time — or if you already have thin cut pork chops you can skip the pounding entirely!
Vicky says
SO happy to hear that!
Rachael says
I finally made these for the 1st time tonight. They had a good flavor, but we all thought the grease was overwhelming. I’ll try them again sometime, but when I do I plan to line the baking sheet with foil, then place cookie cooling racks on the foil & put the chops on the racks to let that grease drain down. Hopefully that’ll make it even more of a success than it was this time. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Vicky says
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts!
Lori Carter says
My new favorite way to make pork chops! Thank you for this recipe!
Vicky says
Yay! SO happy to hear that Lori!
Angie says
Excited to make this recipe tonight!! After reading all the positive comments in sure I can’t mess this up!!
Vicky says
Hope you enjoyed the recipe!!
Carol says
I just saw you recipe today and made the dish just adding a little cayenne as we like spice. My husband has never before liked my pork chops until I prepared them tonight- in fact it has been a standing joke in my family about my pork chops! Thank you so much!
Vicky says
So happy to hear that Carol! That makes my day : )))
Sandy says
I have never tried this with pork chops, but will have to do so! I usually mix the cheese in with the mayo, and then put it on salmon, halibut, or chicken and then baked. It is wonderful on any of these proteins. It is also delicious, using freshly shredded parmesan, instead of cheddar, for chicken.
Vicky says
This is my family favorite pork chop recipe! The way my grandmother showed me years ago! Love the idea of also using the cheese mayo mix on salmon, halibut and chicken too!
Barb Duncan says
I do not cook much any more. I am teaching my grandson easy meals for when he leaves the nest. I came across this one and we tried it. He hates onions and not keen on mayo. I made him do the recipe the way it is called. Well needless to say he loved it actually everyone in the house did. Thanks for a great recipe.
Vicky says
SO SO happy to hear that Barb!!! YAY!
Gina says
This recipe looks amazing. The porkchops I have are already on the thin side. Should I still pound them out?
Vicky says
If they are already thin, no need to pound them out!
Christine Cartwright says
My sweet husband is trying to adjust to life with dentures. I made this pork chop recipe hoping the meat would be tender enough for him to eat. The pork chops were so tender they almost melted in your mouth. I did not have thin chops so I used the regular chops and really tenderized them. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Vicky says
So happy to hear that!! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know what you thought of the recipe : ))
Linda Kallio says
Best pork chops ever….I have tried before in the oven but they were still chewy and dry. I think the mayo makes all the difference in the world. Making them again tonight!!
Vicky says
Aw thanks so much for the kind words Linda!! So happy to hear you loved my family recipe : ))
Karly says
Oh yes! That crust on the pork chop looks amazing!
Marla says
Why can’t you use pork chops with the bone in???
Vicky says
find the bone in pork chops too thick – they won’t be as tender after baking, but if you give this recipe a whirl with bone in pork chops please share how they turn out!
Kim says
This is a great recipe. I made some changes, put slices of one avocado and a 1/4 of teaspoon of mayo on the chops. My family thought I put mushrooms on the chops they turned out great. Thank you for the recipe.
Vicky says
So happy you enjoyed my recipe! Great idea to add avocado!
Jamie says
These were fantastic! I seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a dry ranch dressing powder packet. The onions cooked perfectly underneath the bed of cheese I laid on top of them. Next time I may even add mushrooms, I think it’ll work well! Definitely a keeper on my menu.
Vicky says
So happy you enjoyed my recipe Jamie! Love the idea of adding mushrooms!
Sharon says
Love that this recipe is quick, simple, delicious and versatile.. I added pork rub to the chops, added garlic and broccoli with the onions, and used a doctored up plan greek yogurt instead of mayo. .Turned out great!
Vicky says
Yay so happy yo hear that!
Ray says
Made this with 1/2 inch thick bone in chops……..soooooooo gooood
Vicky says
Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Ray!
Ale says
So good. I added garlic, parmesan cheese and dejon mustard. It was so delicious!!!!
Vicky says
Sounds like great additions : ))
Kathleen says
I just made this tonight for my husband and I. It was delicious. Definite keeper.
Vicky says
So happy to hear that your family enjoyed my recipe!
Anna says
This was amazing! I mixed with mustard! Was sooo good! Measures nothing, family loved them!
Vicky says
So happy to hear that! Great idea to add mustard!
Elaine says
I’ve been looking for a baked pork chop recipe, because my mother only likes my grandmother’s baked chops and hates mine. Saw this and decided to try it. I only had bone in chops, so I sprinkled seasoned meat tenderizer and pounded them with the metal tenderizer. I was skeptical about the cheese, but read the reviews and decided to use it. I’m also trying to use less foil, so I baked them in my corningware casserole dish (sprayed with Pam). WOW! My husband ate 2 bites and already wanted to know if there were more chops and more “sauce.” After every bite, he told me how these were the best pork chops he had ever had in his life. My mother was happy because they were so tender and tasty. This is how I cook pork chops now! For people who are having problems with the onion, I think it depends what kind of onion you use. I don’t like them, so I buy mild ones, and it worked great. Thank you so very, very much for sharing this recipe . I’ll be sharing it with my daughter.
Vicky says
So happy to hear you enjoyed my recipe!
Charlena says
I made these they are fantastic. The only thing I did different was soaked the chops in buttermilk for 2 hours and added a little pesto to the mayo.
Vicky says
Great idea to soak the pork chops in buttermilk and I love the pesto addition!