Potato-crusted pork chops are a tasty dinner to make on a busy night. Coat pork chops with instant potato flakes for a crispy outer layer.
Jump to RecipeOne of my favorite foods has always been mashed potatoes. I prefer homemade mashed potatoes but oftentimes get the instant potatoes, only if they are the Idahoan brand. A few years ago, I went with my mother-in-law to Sam’s Club and they have gigantic boxes of the Idahoan instant mashed potatoes. Of course, I grabbed one. While they are primarily used for mashed potatoes, I’ve also tried using the potato flakes in a few different ways. The most recent use was for these potato-crusted pork chops.
It’s such a simple recipe, but the potato adds a crisp, buttery crust to the pork chops. You can achieve a similar effect with panko bread crumbs, but the potato flavor went so well with the pork.
Add More Flavor
If you want to add more flavor, you have a lot of options with this easy recipe:
- Sprinkle the pork with a pinch of salt and black pepper
- Add fresh thyme or fresh marjoram or Italian seasoning to the potato flakes
- Whisk a bit of Dijon mustard into the eggs before dipping the pork in the egg mixture
- Add parmesan cheese after cooking
- Sprinkle with garlic powder
- Drizzle with lemon juice or lemon zest after cooking
- Dip pork chops in sour cream
Side Suggestions
- Green beans
- Side salad
- Roasted red potatoes
- Roasted asparagus
Potato-Crusted Pork Chops Step by Step
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup dried potato flakes
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Preparation
Beat the eggs in a shallow small bowl and place the potato flakes in a separate shallow dish.
Dredge the pork in the whisked eggs then coat with the potato flakes, pressing to make sure the potato sticks to the pork.
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter had melted.
Add the pork to the skillet and cook until browned and crispy, until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Leftovers
Storage: Any leftover potato-crusted pork chops can be stored in an airtight container once completely cooled. You don’t want them in there warm because the steam will make the potato crust soggy.
Reheating: To reheat, I recommend placing them in a frying pan with a bit of butter or olive oil. This will help keep them crispy as they heat.
Potato-Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
Originally Published On: November 22, 2021
Last Updated On: September 4, 2023
Potato-Crusted Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup dried potato flakes
- 4 pork chops (boneless)
- 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Recommended Equipment
- Paper Towels
Instructions
- Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl
- Spread the potato flakes out on a plate
- Dredge the pork in the eggs then coat with the potato flakes, pressing to make sure the potato sticks to the pork
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter had melted
- Add the pork to the skillet and cook until browned and crispy, until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb extra oil
- Serve with lemon wedges if desired
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Potato-Crusted Pork Chops FAQs
Not really. You can change the flavor slightly by using different varieties of potato flakes. I prefer the plain potatoes or sometimes the buttery homestyle. But if you were to make it with other flavored potato flakes, your pork would have that taste to it.
I prefer thin-cut pork chops, but that’s mostly because I like the way they cook. If you have thicker meat, your cook time will increase.
That’s going to depend on the brand and flavor you use. Make sure to check the ingredients.
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Not a huge pork chop fan myself but these sound like exactly what my husband would love! One of his favorites
These look like something my husband would really enjoy eating
These sound great. My husband likes pork chops but I don’t make anything like that normally. I think my kids would enjoy them too.
Oh I love this recipe. I looks so delish and easy to prepare. I’ll try one of these days to make it. Thanks for sharing. – Amalia
Ooh I am definitely going to try these, I always like finding new ways to cook pork
I love pork chops, but I’ve never tried making potato crusted pork chops before. I am definitely going to have to try this out. It looks good!
I’ve never thought about using instant mash as a breading or coating to things, I bet this tasted so nice x
Oh wow these sound really mouth watering!
This is so darned clever and I never buy or use instant mashed potatoes BUT may have to in order to try out this yummy recipe 😉 Thank you for sharing and pinning this one next!
This can be a wonderful party dish. With your recipe at hand can be tried with ease.
You can never go wrong with a panko crust. These pork chops look absolutely delicious! Perfect weeknight meal for the family.
Wow those look like they have just the right amount of crunch, I bet these are delicious! Thanks for sharing this.
I am vegan by diet. However, my brother loves it. Gonna share this with him. Let’s see if he can make it or not.
I never thought about doing a potato crusted pork chop before. I may have to try this recipe out this weekend.
My family loves pork chops.I will definitely try the encrusted potato pork chop recipe.Thanks again
This looks so so good! I love pork chops but never cooked it myself. I can’t wait to make your recipe.
OMG, these are so amazing! It’s like pork chops coated in hashbrowns! I can’t wait to try these.
Pork chops are my sister’s favorite. I know she would love this recipe. Look amazing!
It’s been a while since I made pork chops. I’ll have to try this, never used a potato crust before
This is such a delicious and comforting meal for the family. I love how easy it is too…I have all the ingredients in the pantry so I think I’ll make this over the week 😀 Thanks for the delicious idea!
This recipe looks really yummy. My husband will love this dish.
It looks absolutely scrumptious! I am so pinning it!