These Shake N Bake Pork Chops are a homemade version of the classic dish you loved as a kid. Pork chops are coated in a tasty breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden brown and delicious.
I have F.O.F. – Fear of Frying. I believe that I have yet to make any recipe that calls for deep frying. I vow to someday get over that fear. BUT I get nervous around a pot of hot oil. It seems like you have to have the temperature just right, and I always worry that my coating is not going to stick, the meat will be raw inside, it will be too greasy, etc. etc. etc. Definite fear of frying!
For now baking is my friend. Plus, obviously, it’s a healthier option.
Shake N Bake is manufactured by Kraft Foods and was first introduced in 1965. With slogans such as “Shake N Bake: It’s better than frying”, and “Why fry? Shake N Bake” it has been marketed as a healthier and less-greasy alternative to frying. It’s a flavored bread crumb-style coating for chicken and pork that comes with a baggie for you to shake your meat in order to cover it with the breading mixture.
I remember eating Shake N Bake as a kid, growing up. That was quite a while ago, but I’ve got to say that I think this version tastes pretty similar! Pour your breadcrumb mixture into a Ziploc baggie and shake until your chops are coated in the crumb mixture. Bake for a half hour, and the coating gets nice and brown and crispy.
For this recipe, I’m roasting my pork chops in a 425-degree oven for 25 minutes. The high heat ensures that your pork chops are crispy. However, if you’re cooking other items alongside your Shake N Bake pork chops, you can adjust the temperature:
How Long to Cook Pork Chops in a 400-Degree Oven:
- Cook pork chops at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
How Long to Cook Pork Chops in a 375-Degree Oven:
- Cook pork chops at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
How Long to Cook Pork Chops in a 350-Degree Oven:
- Cook pork chops at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
How to Make Shake N Bake Chicken:
You can also use your homemade Shake N Bake to coat chicken. Cook chicken in a 400 degree oven. Bone-in Shake N Bake chicken will take 35-40 minutes. Boneless Shake N Bake chicken will take 15-20 minutes.
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Shake N Bake Pork Chops
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine bread crumbs, seasonings and oil in a bowl. Using a fork, mash to combine so that bread crumbs are uniformly combined with the oil.
- Place the Shake N Bake in a plastic Ziploc bag.
- One at a time, place your chops in the bag and shake to coat in the mixture.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil (if desired) and bake for approximately 25 minutes, until cooked through.
This recipe was originally published in January 2015. It was updated in December 2018 to update the photos and content. The recipe remains the same.
Wine Pairings for Shake N Bake Pork Chops:
- Pork pairs awesomely with Pinot Noir. It’s a light bodied red that doesn’t overpower the flavors and the bright acidity is a nice match for the slight fattiness in the pork.
Wondering What to Serve with Shake N Bake Pork Chops? Try these side dish recipes:
Instant Pot Baked Potatoes (with Crispy Skins)
Apple Slaw with Celery Root
Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction & Cranberries
Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
Mexican Street Corn Salad with Pearl Couscous
I definitely am craving pork chops right now – these look so delicious.. and super simple to make too!
What oven temperature?
This should be baked at 425 degrees.
I made this without the sugar & used olive oil instead of vegetable oil and it was great! As good or better than the original!
So glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
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Thanks so much Amanda – Welcome!
They take a lot more then 20 minutes to cook! I cooked mine for about 40 minutes. They would have been raw after 20 minutes of cooking time
Hi Sharon – If your pork chops are very thick, they may take longer to cook.
Great recipe! The chops were delicious. Today I will try it on Chicken.
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed them Tom!
Love love love the chops. SO DELICIOUSLY AWESOME!!
So glad you liked them Tosha! Cheers!
Great recipe! I’ve done it “as scripted” and lately I’ve been adding 1 1/2 – 2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese to the mix. It makes the coating stick more uniformly and is pretty yum to boot.
That addition of the parmesan cheese sounds delicious Gary – Definitely going to give that a try!
Thank you.
Instead of all (some of) the spices could you just use Italian Bread crumbs. Right now that’s all I have…hoping to save a trip to store.
You could definitely do that Bill, it just won’t have quite the same flavor or amount of flavor.
Can you keep unused/not touched pork chop breadcrums?
Hi Janet – You definitely can!
Would this recipe work with panko breadcrumbs?
Hi Alex – I think you can definitely give that a try. I may try crushing them a bit, to get them to a finer texture just so that the sugar and other spices blend in better with them.
One of my favorite recipes! I’ve made this more than a few times and every time the chips are delicious and moist!
So happy to hear that you like them Lisa!
wish I read this first threw my mix out. Making new batch for chicken tomorrow. I didn’t use sugar or salt or parsley. I used Mrs. Dash and used 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs 1/2 Garlic Bread Crumbs coated six bone in chops probably could have done a dozen with this recipe. Can’t wait to taste this. cooking on rack with foiled pan underneath at 425 . They came out beautiful and juicy going to eat now with my applesauce. Yummy!!!!
I’m so happy the recipe worked well for you Kelley!
I totally remember those Shake n Bake commercials! I don’t think we ever used it – my mom made homemade pork chop coating – but it looks like your own version looks even better.
Thanks Catherine!
I’ve never made shake-n-bake anything but man, this looks delicious!!
These sound so delicious! One of my favorite things is to bake traditionally fried things, like wings and chicken tenders. I’ll have to add this one to my list!
Hi,
Easy enough recipe and I made my own seasoned salt, too. Mine were 1” thick and needed 30 minutes at 425 and a 5 minute rest before eating.. Also, I would NOT keep the leftover breadcrumbs if they have touched raw pork or chicken due to risk of salmonella. You could make the entire batch of coating and use only what you think you might need, adding more as you need it. Once it comes in contact with raw meat, you need to toss it. Safety first!!
Oh my goodness! Mine are still in the oven but I can already tell by the scent they are going to be so delicious! What a perfect replacement for the Traditional Shake n Bake without the preservatives/extra stuff!!! Thank you so much. I cannot wait to check to more of your recipes!!
Sorry I commented before tasting earlier Erin, but I was not wrong. So delicious! Tasted better than the original from childhood but alike enough to be a nostalgic hit! I highly recommend. Thank you.
So glad you liked it Lisa!
I made these pork chops for my family last night and they LOVED them. My 5 year old loved helping me prep shaking the pork chops. My husband ate two chops -he really enjoyed it. I’m going to be adding these to my monthly rotation!
I’m so happy to hear that – Thanks for the feedback Laura!