Juicy pork chops topped with bacon and cheese. This 5 ingredient Bacon Swiss Pork Chops recipe is quick, easy, low carb, and an instant family favorite!
Bacon Swiss Pork Chops
Bacon Swiss Pork Chops are amazing because it's a lot of bang for the effort! It is SO good and SO easy. Just 5 ingredients, to make these juicy, flavorful pork chops.
The bacon and oil brush keep the chops nice and juicy, and the cheese... Well, cheese makes everything better.
This recipe is also low carb and keto.
What Kind of Pork Chops Should I Use?
I typically use thick cut (1 to 1.5 inch) center-cut bone-in pork chops. I like them the best, and I find they're the easiest to keep juicy.
Bone-in meat is typically juicier, and the thickness makes it less temperamental with cook time.
If you do decide to get a different cut of pork chops, I still recommend getting thick and bone-in, as these two factors will really keep the juiciness in your meat.
How Long to Cook Pork Chops in the Oven
As you might guess, different size pork chops need different amounts of time to cook.
At 425°F, which is the temperature I use for this recipe, a 1-inch thick chop will need about 12-15 minutes, and a half-inch chop will only need 6-7 minutes. If your pork chop is thicker than one inch, you will need to cook it for about 17-20 minutes.
The key to getting the perfectly cooked pork chops is about making sure the internal temperature is correct. Your pork chop is ready to come out of the oven when a thermometer stuck in the middle reads 145°.
Rest for 3 minutes after removing from the oven, and the temperature will continue to rise a few degrees.
Can I Use a Different Cheese?
Yes, take your pick!
I'm not normally a Swiss cheese fan, but it was really good in this recipe. Even my picky children agreed. (Although they did warn me that if you tried to pick it off and eat it by itself it was not as good. 😂 Swiss cheese must be with a bite of pork chop and bacon!)
Of course, you can swap it out if you'd rather. Provolone, Parmesan, or sharp cheddar would all be excellent. The key is to have a little bit of bitterness in the cheese to offset the saltiness in the pork. It makes it really amazing.
What to Serve with Bacon Swiss Pork Chops?
We like to keep it simple and serve with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Some vegetable ideas are steamed broccoli, a green salad, green beans and shallots, or sauteed zucchini and squash.
If you're on a keto or low carb diet, double up on the veggies or replace mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower or riced cauliflower.
More Low Carb Dinner Recipes You'll Love
- Cheesy Italian Pork Chops - another favorite pork chop recipe seasoned with Italian seasoning and topped with gooey mozzarella
- Pesto Chicken Kabobs - juicy chicken and bright tomatoes with pesto brushed on top.
- Baked Caprese Chicken - baked chicken breast topped with basil, fresh tomato, and gooey mozzarella.
- Parmesan Garlic Herb Salmon - salmon topped with Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs, and baked in the oven.
- Buffalo Stuffed Chicken Breasts - an easy baked version of an appetizer favorite.
Bacon Swiss Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in pork chops
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-4 garlic cloves minced
- 9 bacon strips uncooked, cut in half
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic.
- Brush oil and garlic over pork chops with a pastry brush.
- Place 3 half strips of bacon on each pork chop.
- Bake at 425° for about 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature reads 145°F).
- Remove pork chops from the oven and sprinkle cheese on immediately to melt. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and is also keto and low carb friendly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. We have and love this one.
- If cheese doesn't melt fully, place back in the oven for a minute or two until melted.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in February 2017. It has been updated with video and detailed instructions and republished in January 2020.
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Carly says
Is the bacon precooked before putting on top?
Michelle says
No. Just lay it on top raw, and it will all cook together.
vanessa says
what are the macros for this ?
Michelle says
I don't know off-hand. You can enter it in to MyFitness Pal, or another tracking app.
Ashley says
This was delicious. Making it again tonight!! Thank you for a great recipe!
Michelle says
Glad you love it! We do too! 🙂
Robin Humphries says
Made this for dinner tonight. Big hit! So easy! Loved it. Will make it again.
Cris says
Making this tonight from what I calculated it's 1 net carb for one chop! Which is amazing! We are having this and Mac n cheese made with miracle rice!!! 😋😋😋
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
These pork chops look absolutely delicious - my whole family would enjoy these and I love that they are low carb too!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Everyone at my house loved it! Tasted SO good!
Jayne says
You had me at bacon. This pork chop recipe is heading to my dinner Q. Can't wait to give it a try.
Angela Allison says
This was the perfect flavor combination. My husband and kids went crazy for this recipe. Will definitely make again. Thanks so much for sharing!
Irina says
Made these pork chops last night. It was a real WOW! With bacon and cheese, they were amazingly delicious! Will certainly repeat yesterday's experience!
Danielle says
Pork HAS to be juicy if you ask me - and yours looks simply amazing! Delicious recipe that is an absolute must for anyone eating pork. Amazing how you need only a few ingredients to make it!
Katie says
Made this for the family and it was a hit!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
I made your recipe for a gathering the other day and everyone kept asking for the recipe. It was totally a hit!
Mirlene says
Fabulous pork chops to make for a small dinner party with your best friends. That juice looks absolutely stunning!
Veena Azmanov says
Delicious presentation and delicious dish. I love it. Cant wait to check on your awesome recipe.
Denise says
Can this be done in a air fryer?
Kathy says
Good seemed to missing something, not sure what.
Jamie says
Can I use another type of cheese?
Michelle says
Yes, if you scroll up there's an entire section discussing cheese 🙂
Luci says
These bacon pork chops were a hit last night! I loved how juicy they turned out and the bacon on top added a nice crunch. I can't wait to make this again for dinner.
Jessica Formicola says
You had me sold at bacon...and pork chops 😉 these look amazing and I can't wait to make them for dinner this week.
rebecca says
now I'm dreaming and salivating over this pork chop and the green bean recipe you shared! Perfect dinner
Jill says
This is definitely a dinner my kids and myself would enjoy. So simple and pork chops are just the best - especially with bacon and cheese!
Sarah says
Always look for good pork chop recipes and this recipe looks amazing!
Aimee says
What do use to bake it in?
Michelle says
A baking sheet, like a cookie sheet, is what I use. You can also use a casserole dish, like a 9"x13"
Suzanne Natoli says
Made this tonight..was a big hit! I broiled it to try to crisp up the bacon
Sonya says
Hi looks delish, can you make this in the air fryer.
Michelle says
Probably, but I've never tried it, so I don't know the cook times.