Smothered Chops with Bacon Bits

Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Smothered Chops with Bacon Bits
60 min.
5
371kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Smothered Chops with Bacon Bits! This dish is a perfect blend of savory flavors and comforting textures, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Imagine tender, juicy pork loin chops, perfectly seared to a golden brown, then lovingly smothered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with the irresistible taste of bacon. It's a meal that promises to satisfy your cravings and impress your family or guests.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it is dairy-free, allowing everyone to enjoy its deliciousness without compromising dietary preferences. The combination of lean pork and the smoky essence of bacon flavor bits creates a mouthwatering dish that is both hearty and wholesome. With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can easily whip up this delightful main course any day of the week.

Whether you're looking to elevate your weeknight dinners or planning a special gathering, Smothered Chops with Bacon Bits is sure to be a hit. The dish is not only packed with flavor but also offers a balanced caloric profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a meal that is as delicious as it is satisfying!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 1.3 pounds pork loin chops bone-in lean
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup bacon bits 
  • 2.5 cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In shallow dish, stir together 1/3 cup flour, the salt and pepper. Coat pork chops with flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in oil about 10 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  3. Remove from skillet.
  4. Stir onion into drippings in skillet. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in half-and-half and bacon bits.
  5. Return pork chops to skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts

Calories371kcal
Protein32.24%
Fat54.12%
Carbs13.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.8
Glycemic Load
5.77
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
17.077826141663%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
3.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:370.88kcal
18.54%
Fat:21.95g
33.77%
Saturated Fat:4.94g
30.9%
Carbohydrates:12.45g
4.15%
Net Carbohydrates:10.68g
3.88%
Sugar:0.71g
0.78%
Cholesterol:75.98mg
25.33%
Sodium:497.22mg
21.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.42g
58.85%
Vitamin B1:0.91mg
60.8%
Selenium:41.83µg
59.76%
Vitamin B3:9.85mg
49.24%
Vitamin B6:0.86mg
42.83%
Phosphorus:297.37mg
29.74%
Vitamin K:20.3µg
19.34%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.95%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.84%
Potassium:475.39mg
13.58%
Vitamin E:1.87mg
12.44%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.38%
Magnesium:44.66mg
11.17%
Folate:36.08µg
9.02%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.89%
Copper:0.15mg
7.46%
Fiber:1.77g
7.08%
Iron:1.16mg
6.42%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.45%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%
Calcium:25.63mg
2.56%
Vitamin C:1.41mg
1.71%