Shake and Bake Pork Chops with homemade shake and bake mix baked on a sheet pan. A perfect homemade natural copycat with dinner done in just 30 minutes.
As a kid I have two very strong pre-made ingredient memories, Shake ‘n bake pork chops and Chicken Tonight. Someone PLEASE back me up in the comments, do you guys remember Chicken Tonight? “I feel like Chicken tonight! Like Chicken Tonight!” PS, it still EXISTS, I don’t know if you still have to do the chicken dance though.
So anyway, there is literally no good reason at all for you to be paying crazy high prices for the boxed variety when the homemade one is SUPER easy and much less expensive to make. Plus, no extra ingredients you don’t need thrown in with it.
How long do you shake and bake pork chops?
It takes just ten or so seconds to shake the chops in the bag, but if you find the coating not sticking well, you can add the pork chop to the sheet pan and add additional breading and lightly press it onto the pork chop.
How long does it take to cook pork chops in the oven at 400?
If you are opposed to cooking them at 425 degrees for 25 minutes, you can alternately cook them at 400 degrees for 30 minutes (the crust will not be as caramelized. You can also cook them at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes but the crust will stay softer and the pork will be drier.
How do you make crispy pork chops?
The trick to getting crispy pork chops from the oven is cooking them at a high temperature. Cooking at 425 allows the pork to cook and the oil in the breadcrumb mixture allows the crust to brown and become crispy.
How to cook 1″ thick Shake and Bake Pork Chops:
YES, I love a good thick chop, if you have a thicker chop, cook it at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until you reach 145-155 degrees.
Shake and Bake Pork Chops with mayo:
Some people LOVE coating the chops in mayo before adhering the coating. I totally get it, there is a parmesan breadcrumb chicken that uses mayo too that is very popular. While this recipe does not call for or need mayo, if you do use it you will get a nice THICK coating. Cook it at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until you reach 145-155 degrees.
Looking for more pork recipes?
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- Slow Cooker Bacon Garlic Pork Loin
- Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pineapple Pork
Tools Used in the making of these Shake and Bake Pork Chops:
Sheet Pan: A classic, inexpensive sheet pan that is high quality and can hold up to high temperatures in the oven. If you’d prefer you could also use…
Baking Pan: Easy to use, doesn’t warp, freezes well and has high enough sides for all your favorite other casserole dishes.
Bread Crumbs: Standard breadcrumbs, not panko variety, I love this brand but if you want you can use any other brand or even Italian flavored.
Recipe
Shake and Bake Pork Chops
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Author: Sabrina Snyder
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread crumbs (not panko)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons table salt (not kosher)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 bone in 1/2" thick pork chops
Instructions
Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a large ziploc bag add the breadcrumbs, oil, salt, paprika, celery salt, black pepper, garlic salt, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Close the bag and rub all the ingredients together until fully mixed.
- Add one pork chop to the bag at a time and close with some air trapped inside.
- Shake gently until covered.
- Repeat with each piece of pork.
Place on a sheet pan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes then turn the pork chops over, and bake 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 6 Servings, Amount per serving: 295 calories, Calories: 295g, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Sodium: 1655mg, Potassium: 121mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 330g, Calcium: 99g, Iron: 2.8g
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I can’t wait to try this recipe. I’ve loved shake and bake for years. This sounds so much better and the tips for cooking are right on. You seem to enjoy the copycat recipes so I present a challenge. Cattleman’s had a house dressing to die for but the recipe is supposedly a secret. They say it takes several days to make as it takes a lot of marinating. Do you think you could replicate it? I hope you can.
Thanks so much! I’ll add that challenge to my research list.
This is a fantastic recipe. My family liked it better than the store bought stuff and I like the fact that I know exactly what is in it. Thank you so much!
Glad it was a total win for your family, Elaine.
Every time I do a shake n bake style pork chop (home made or not) when it comes time to flip on non-stick sheet pans, the coating layer sticks to the pan. Is it ok to use parchment paper lined pans?
Yes 🙂
I loved chicken tonight, I would love to find it! I always made the thick pork chops and couldn’t remember how long to cook them! Thank you so very much!
You’re welcome! I wish I could my hands on some to create a copycat recipe!
I just looked and you can buy it on Amazon.
Can you explain how the oil is used? It is not explained….do I rub it on the chops before before shaking them in the bag?
You’ll add the oil in with the other ingredients into the ziplock bag. Hope this clears up any confusion.
How long would you cook a 2inch thick pork chop for?
Cook it at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until you reach 145-155 degrees.
This is better than the store bought shake and bake.
I prefer to use home-made versions of retail products and this is not exception.
The one thing I would add is, precoat your port with milk or similar (I use Miracle Whip) before coating. IT really promotes coating AND cripsy crust, if you cook at 425F
I really enjoyed these simple chops. I liked the flavor of the shake and bake and they came out moist on the inside and a little crispy on the outside. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
So happy to hear you enjoyed! Thanks for the review!
Hi! Question, where does the vegetable oil come in to play? Thanks!
You use the oil in the breading mix, in step 2 of the recipe. Hope this helps!
I used Italian style breadcrumbs and no other seasonings. I feel like 3 cups of breadcrumbs was way too much and threw a lot in the trash. Overall I like the way they baked and I will definitely make again.
I’m glad they baked good for you! Next time, you can divide the bread crumb mixture, adding more to the bag as you need, and store any leftovers in the fridge.
Super good!! Love using my celery salt. Definitely using this one again, and we never buy Shake & Bake. YUM
What I remember about the Shake & Bake commercial was the kids saying, “And I helped!” I still think that whenever S&B is mentioned.
Yep, I can totally hear that little girl saying that phrase. It’s so iconic!
I say it to my husband EVERY TIME I make them. Last time I forgot, so HE said it 🙂 !
We love this recipe! The pork chops are delicious, and we’ve used it on chicken tenderloins as well!
Fantastic!
Really tasty!!
I don’t see any sage in your recipe and that’s the flavour I long for. Is your recipe something I don’t know about that achieved the same flavour I’m used to?
I hope you decide to try this recipe. 🙂
Oh Sabrina, made these exactly as recipe said and they were the best pork chops I’ve had at home. Actually, truth be told I’ve made these 5 times already and they have been great each and every time. The spices are just the best. I too, after shaking, add a tad bit more to the top of the chop pressing lightly. Yummmmm.
Love it!! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and let me know. I’m honored that you’ve made it so many times. 🙂
I have made a similar recipe for years we use Ritz crackers and cornchips crushed together and basicly the same spices I like mine with a stone ground mustard coating
I am a shake and bake fan. I tried your recipe and I am sold! The only concern I have is, does it keep well? I made half the recipe and have almost one and a half cup left. Please tell me It keeps.
I would store it in a mason jar with a tight lid in the refrigerator. I think it should last about 2-3 weeks if stored properly. I’m so glad you enjoyed them recipe.
Easy make and best of all tastes great!!!
For a quick and easy shake n bake..use crushed french fried onions! Simple delicious!
Wow. So delicious. Used 5 thick center cut chops for tonight’s dinner. 425 for 15 then flip for 10 more. Could not have come out better.
So glad you enjoyed it, Chris. Thanks for the 5 stars.
YES I remember chicken tonight!!!!
Hi. Just bought some bone in pork chops for 49 cents a pound. I know-crazy huh??? So of course i came here for your great recipes!!!? i need to get a thermometer though. Do you have one that you like and think is a great? Thanks for the help. (I always come looking for a recipe here first-yum!!)
That’s a crazy good deal! Good for you!
I recommend this thermometer http://amzn.to/2oD5fcs
ProAccurate Meat/Poultry Oven Thermometer
why not use panko
You can use them instead if you’d like. Enjoy!
When I make mine and I do the flip, the breading sticks to the pan. Do we have to flip or how else do I get it to stick better to the meat?
Oh no, sorry to hear that! It sounds like the pork is releasing too much moisture or the pan isn’t nonstick. You do want to flip to brown on both sides.
My husband said it’s the best he has even had…I didn’t have celery salt – so I used celery seed. Worked perfectly.
If you pork chops are thick – definitely bake at 400 degrees for less time.
Great go-to basic recipe! I control my salt intake so I adjust the recipe amounts accordingly. Really enjoyed these!
I even remember the song for Chicken Tonight! “I feel like chicken tonight, like chicken tonight… “. It was soooo good!
I know, right?!
Can I coat with mayo and still cook on 425 for 25-30 minutes? When you introduced the Mayo, you stopped talking about 425 degree oven.
If you decide to use mayo, you’ll cook it at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until you reach an internal temperature of 145-155 degrees. Enjoy!