Bacon Swiss Pork Chops

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Bacon Swiss Pork Chops

A while back my sister called me, as she often does, and asked me for my pork chop recipe. At which point, I realized that I didn’t really have a go-to pork chop recipe. What kind of person doesn’t have a go-to pork chop recipe?! How have I been living like this?!

After some testing, I finally have some pork chop recipes that I love, and make often.

I love this Bacon Swiss Pork Chops recipe because it’s a lot of bang for the effort! It is SO good and SO easy.  The bacon and oil brush keep the chops nice and juicy, and the cheese… Well, cheese makes everything better.  

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.

How to Make Bacon Swiss Pork Chops

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. If cheese doesn’t melt fully, place back in the oven for a minute or two until melted. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips

• 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.

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Bacon Swiss Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops topped with bacon and cheese. This 5 ingredient Bacon Swiss Pork Chops recipe is quick and easy and an instant family favorite!

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bacon Swiss Pork Chops

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 542kcal

Author: Michelle

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

Nutrition facts are for one fully prepare pork chop.

• 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

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg

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Juicy pork chops topped with bacon and cheese. This 5 ingredient Bacon Swiss Pork Chops recipe is quick and easy and an instant family favorite!

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