Parmesean crusted Pork Chops

Tonight I made my husband's favorite meal, pork chops! It is not my favorite kind of food, but since I love him so dearly and this is his birthday week, he will get what he wants. Plus the recipe for this is YUMMY, it makes me wonder why I never used to like them. I made smothered green beans, oven roasted potatoes, and biscuits with apple butter.

Pork Chops
Ingredients:

2 large eggs
3/4 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
4 pork chops
salt and pepper
3 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

Whisk the eggs in a bowl to blend. Place the bread crumbs in a plate. Place the parmesan cheese in another plate. Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Coat the chops completely with the cheese, patting to adhere. Dip the chops into the egg, then coat completely with the bread crumbs, patting to adhere.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a plate and serve with lemon wedges.

Smothered Green Beans

Ingredients:

4 thick slices bacon, chopped
1/3 cup onions, minced
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
11 ounces fresh green beans
2/3 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 pinch ground black pepper

Directions:

Place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until the fat begins to render. Stir in onions and garlic; let cook for 1 minute. Stir in beans and water. Let the beans cook until the water has evaporated and the beans are tender. If the beans are not tender once the water has evaporated, add a small amount more water and let them cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and serve.

Tip: I actually cooked the bacon first and drained out the extra fat except for maybe a tablespoon amount. I then put them aside until green beans were almost done and threw in the bacon. 

This was very easy to make and yummy! 

Recipe from allrecipes.com. Picture from my kitchen.