Smoky Bacon Baked Pork Chops
"Pork is fairly easy to make in the oven. Meals like Pork Tenderloin with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Capers and Pork over Warm Kale and Asparagus Salad take less than 30 minutes to make. They are great options for busy workdays. These smoky bacon baked pork chops are another quick dinner you can wrap up after work. It requires no marinating and very minimum prep work. To make it even faster, cook the bacon beforehand. :) :)"
NotesThis recipe can be easily made for 4 servings by doubling the amount of the ingredients. Instead of using a cast iron skillet, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil for baking the pork chops.
I served them with Thai vegetable salad: https://www.delishplan.com/thai-vegetable-salad-gluten-free-vegan/
Serves2 People
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time10 min
Ingredients
- 2 (3/4-inch thick) bone-in pork chops (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon mesquite seasoning
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cooked bacon pieces
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle in adobo
- Chopped green onion for garnishing
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Season pork chops with mesquite seasoning and place in an cast iron skillet.
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Combine cheese, onions, bacon, mayonnaise and adobo sauce. Spread cheese mixture evenly over pork chops.
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Place on the middle rack of your oven and bake for 8-9 minutes.
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Switch to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes or until pork is browned and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
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Garnish with green onions and serve with vegetable slaw.