Bacon Mushroom Pork Chops in Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe
A savory dish featuring tender boneless pork chops topped with a creamy bacon mushroom sauce, combining crispy bacon, sautéed garlic and mushrooms, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce for a delicious and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 4 boneless thick cut pork chops
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
Bacon Mushroom Sauce
- 1 package bacon, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 8 oz pre-sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook them in a large pan over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
- Tenderize Pork Chops: Place a piece of saran wrap on the counter, lay the pork chops on top, then cover with another piece of saran wrap. Use a meat tenderizer to pound the pork chops until they are flattened.
- Season Pork Chops: Season both sides of the flattened pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder according to your taste.
- Cook Pork Chops: Place the seasoned pork chops in the pan with the bacon grease and cook over medium-high heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, flipping to brown both sides evenly. Remove pork chops and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce Base: Drain excess grease from the pan, leaving enough to sauté the garlic. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add pre-sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for 10 minutes or until the mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Add shredded Parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, cooked bacon pieces, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir well and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy bacon mushroom sauce over the cooked pork chops and enjoy your meal.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach a safe internal temperature of 145°F.
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine or chicken broth before adding garlic and mushrooms.
- Use full-fat heavy cream for a richer sauce, or substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for added color and freshness.
- To reduce fat, drain some bacon grease but retain enough to flavor the dish.
