French Onion Pork Chops

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These French Onion Pork Chops are perfectly tender and are bursting with flavor. If you like french onion soup, you’ll love this recipe!

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This amazing French Onion Pork Chops are warm, cozy and inviting like a bowl of French onion soup but takes it to the next level. Not to mention this French Onion Soup Pork Chops recipe also happens to be keto-friendly and a healthy dinner option. This flavor goes back to King Louis XV check out the history of this dish.

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What We Love About This French Onion Pork Chops Recipe

  • 40 Minute Meal: This French Onion Soup Pork Chops recipe is perfect for busy weeknights it only take 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cook time.
  • Keto-Friendly: Not only are these pork chops packed with deliciousness, but they are also healthier and keto friendly.
  • Makes Great Leftovers: Make baked panko pork chops at this of the beginning of the week as meal prep.
A single French Onion Pork Chops.

Ingredient Notes for the Oven Baked Boneless Pork Chops

  • Pork Chops: For this recipe, 10 small boneless pork chops were used. Bone-in will work just as well for this baked panko pork chops, depends on your preference.
Flour, panko and the meat to make the dish.

Variations and Substitutions for this Easy Baked Pork Chops

  • Fresh Herbs – Finish your dish off with fresh thyme or fresh parsley.
  • Cheesy – For a cheesy addition melt a slice of provolone cheese or swiss cheese to the top before cooking or garnish with gruyere cheese upon servings.

If you love these flavors, try this traditional French onion soup.

How to Make French Onion Soup Pork Chops

These are the basic steps for making French Onion Pork Chops. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions. Check out more great recipes at Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest.

Making the coating for the dish.

STEP 1: FIRST PREP

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the pork chops into a 9×13 baking dish or large oven-safe skillet.

STEP 2: MAKE SOUR CREAM MIX

Stir together salt, pepper, sour cream and onion soup mix in a small bowl. Using a small rubber spatula, spread the sour cream sauce evenly on the pork chops.

STEP 3: ADD THE PANKO

In another small bowl, combine the panko, french fried onion crumbs and melted butter. Then sprinkle onion mixture over the pork chops.

Coating the meat and making the finished dish.

STEP 4: BAKE PORK CHOPS

Finally, transfer the baking dish to the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

Prep and Storage Tips

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

To make these french onion soup pork chops ahead of time, simply follow the steps as usual and store in airtight container until you are ready to reheat.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Store leftover baked panko pork chops in airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

If you are placing to freeze these pork chops, it is best to do so before they are cooked. Place the french onion soup pork chops in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.

HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE

Reheat boneless pork chops in oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 6-7 minutes. You can also warm in the microwave if you wish.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT GOES WITH FRENCH ONION PORK CHOPS?

Serve french onion pork chops with sides as simple as green beans and mashed potatoes or accompany with homemade mac and cheese.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE BONE-IN IN PLACE OF BONELESS?

In the recipe shown above, boneless pork chops were used, however you can use bone-in chops and they will work just as well.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE HALVED?

If you are not looking to make 10 servings of pork chops, easily cut this recipe in half by decreasing the ingredients and following the steps as usual.

WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF PORK CHOPS?

The two main types of pork chops are boneless or bone-in chops, they are interchangeable among many recipe depending on your preferences.

A top shot of the french onion pork chips.

Expert Tips for Making This Baked Panko Pork Chops Recipe

  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Increase ingredients and split between 2 baking dishes.
  • Conventional Oven: If you have a big enough multi function conventional oven/air fryer you can also make this recipe in there. Use the same temperature as mentioned in recipe steps, do note that the pork chops will likely cook faster in the conventional oven as it is more compact.
  • Make Extra: Make additional French onion gravy for extra saucy goodness.
  • Season: Try adding garlic powder or other favorite seasonings for flavor.
  • Slow Cooker: You can brown the pork chops in a cast iron pan and the transfer to the crock pot to cook on low for 8 hours.

What to Serve with French Onion Pork Chops

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French Onion Pork Chops

Yield: 10 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
These French Onion Pork Chops are perfectly tender and are bursting with flavor. If you like french onion soup, you’ll love this recipe!
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Ingredients

  • 10 Small boneless pork loin chops
  • cup Sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons Onion soup mix
  • cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons French fried onions, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  • First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Then place the pork chops into a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Combine the sour cream and onion soup mix in a small bowl.
  • Using a small rubber spatula, spread the sour cream mixture evenly on the pork chops.
  • In another small bowl, combine the panko, french fried onion crumbs and melted butter. Then sprinkle over the pork chops.
  • Transfer the baking dish to the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

Expert Tips

      • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Increase ingredients and split between 2 baking dishes.
      • Conventional Oven: If you have a big enough multi function conventional oven/air fryer you can also make this recipe in there. Use the same temperature as mentioned in recipe steps, do note that the pork chops will likely cook faster in the conventional oven as it is more compact.
      • Make Extra: Make additional French onion gravy for extra saucy goodness.
      • Season: Try adding garlic powder or other favorite seasonings for flavor.
      • Slow Cooker: You can brown the pork chops in a cast iron pan and the transfer to the crock pot to cook on low for 8 hours.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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Course: dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American

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