Parmesan Dijon Pork Chops

• 6 thin boneless pork chops

• ⅓ cup dijon mustard

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¾ teaspoon thyme

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon dried basil

• 1-½ cups grated/shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Combine mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, onion powder, oregano, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and basil in a small bowl to use as a marinade.

2. Add pork chops to zipper bag and pour marinade over chops and refrigerate overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 400°F

4. Spread Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish or pie pan and coat each pork chop on all sides.

5. Add a flat roasting rack to a shallow dish or cookie sheet and place chops on rack. Or you can use a roasting pan with flat rack.

6. Season with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

7. Bake for 15-20 minutes (or until pork reaches the recommended internal temperature of 155°F or 69°C).

8. Optional - raise oven rack to top and broil on high until crispy.