Keto Parmesan Baked Pork Chops

Keto Parmesan Baked Pork Chops have an indulgent taste with lower carb content. We make these chops with several ingredients, such as Parmesan cheese, almond flour, olive oil, black pepper, heavy cream, pork chops, garlic powder, paprika, Italian herbs, salt, and eggs. Since you may already have some of these ingredients in your pantry, it is not required to get them all from the grocery store. They need almost thirty-five minutes to prepare easily and quickly. Cover them with foil and freeze for almost two months. They contain 400 kcal of caloric content and two g of net carbs in a single serving of pork chop. Bake them for almost twenty-five minutes, so they will give a perfect result. Keto Parmesan Baked Pork Chops are good for weekends, appetizers, meals, gatherings, and dinners. Serve them with a few veggies & toppings like garlic herb butter, roasted cauliflower, Keto gravy, or zucchini.

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Course: Main Course
• No. of Calories: 400 kcal
• Diet: Keto
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Single portion size: 1 pork chop
• Cooking mode: Oven
• Total servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 35 minutes

TOOLS:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Shallow bowls
• Meat thermometer
• Whisk or fork

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
• Parmesan cheese, 1 cup
• 2 big eggs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• ½ tsp salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

EGGS:

• It works as a binding for the components and helps the parmesan to adhere to the pork chops.

OLIVE OIL:

• It aids in browning the coating when baking with a healthy fat content. Replace it with the avocado oil or butter; they may alter the texture.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• It makes a crispy and golden crust with a rich flavor. Don’t use the anti-cracking agents because they will add carbs. As a lower-fat replacement, use the nutritional yeast.

HEAVY CREAM:

• This cream is combined with the eggs to create a thick coating and provides moisture. You can use the high-fat coconut cream if you want to make this dish non-dairy.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• It makes a crunchier texture, and it doesn’t include extra carbs. Substitute it with the crushed pork rinds for an extra crispy coating.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the empty oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Utilize the parchment paper to cover a baking tray.
3. Mix the Italian herbs, paprika, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
4. Stir the heavy cream and eggs in a separate vessel till they are perfectly mixed.
5. Use the paper towels to properly dry the pork chops
6. Uniformly coat all the chops with the mixture of egg and Parmesan.
7. Arrange the coated chops on a sheet.
8. Apply a little olive oil to them.
9. Bake till they get brown, for almost twenty-five minutes.
10. Utilize the meat thermometer to check that the inside temperature reaches 63 degree Celcius.
11. Before eating, leave the chops to sit for five minutes.

TIPS:

• After baking them, leave the chops to sit to avoid dryness.
• At the end, broil the pork chops for two to three minutes.
• We can use fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary rather than Italian seasoning.
• Bake them for an extra five minutes if you are utilizing thick chops.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGGIES:

• Roasted cauliflower
• Garlic butter asparagus
• Sautéed zucchini
• Steamed broccoli

SALADS:

• Caesar salad
• Mixed greens with olive oil and vinegar
• Cucumber and avocado salad

SIDES:

• Keto mashed cauliflower
• Shirataki noodles
• Creamed spinach

SNACKS:

• Avocado slices
• Olives and pickles

TOPPINGS OR SAUCES:

• Garlic herb butter
• Keto gravy
• Pesto drizzle

STORAGE INFORMATION:

REFRIGERATION:

• Keep it in a closed bowl and store it for three days.

FREEZING:

• Cover them separately in foil and store them for fifty to sixty days.

FAQs:

May I prepare a non-dairy variety of these pork chops?

• You can make these chops dairy-free by using a vegan version of cream and cheese.

Can I make these chops earlier?

• Sure, you can coat the pork chops properly, chill for a day, and bake them when needed.

Will I utilize bone-in pork chops?

• Yes, but then bake it for at least thirty to thirty-five minutes.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 400 kcal

Sodium: 520 mg

Net carbs: 2 g

Fiber: 0.5 g

Sugar: Zero g

Fats: 28 g

Proteins: 38 g

Portion size: 1 pork chop

Total carbs: 2.5 g