Million Dollar Baked Pork Chops
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4.8
Million Dollar Baked Pork Chops
Description
Million Dollar Baked Pork Chops showcase boneless pork chops enhanced by a creamy, cheesy topping composed of softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, crispy bacon crumbles, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Initially, the pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet with oil, creating a light crust that helps retain moisture inside during baking. After searing, they are topped with the cream cheese mixture and additional cheddar, then baked to an internal temperature of 145˚F, allowing the flavors to meld and the topping to brown slightly.
The resulting dish balances tender, juicy pork with a rich, savory topping featuring smoky bacon and sharp cheddar notes complemented by fresh green onions. This recipe makes an excellent main dish paired with simple sides such as steamed vegetables or rice, where the pork chops can be the focal point.
To serve, add extra crumbled bacon and green onions as garnish for more flavor and visual appeal. Cooking the pork chops until they reach the recommended temperature ensures they remain juicy and safe to eat. This dish is best served hot right from the oven to maintain tenderness and the topping’s creamy texture.
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 2.5 lbs pork chops about 6 one inch pork chops, boneless
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or canola oil)
For the Topping
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Bacon about 8 slices, crispy crumbles
- 1/2 cup green onion about 4 onions, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Garnish
- Bacon crumbled
- green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F
- In a medium sized bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, bacon crumbles, green onion and half of the cheddar cheese together until combined.
- Heat oil in a large, oven safe skillet, over medium high heat. Season each side of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Once the oil is hot cook pork chops 1 minute per side.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pork chops. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over top and transfer the dish to the oven.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through (145˚F internal temperature)
- Garnish with additional bacon and green onions and serve hot!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chop | |
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 902mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 653IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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