This keto pork chops with loaded cauliflower dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s a comforting, satisfying, and delicious meal, making it a winner on all fronts. Plus, preparing this culinary delight is a breeze.
To craft the loaded cauliflower, start by crisping up some bacon and then combining the bacon with all the other ingredients in a bowl. Bake this heavenly mixture in the oven until the top becomes golden brown. Meanwhile, use the bacon fat to fry the succulent pork chops. Once both elements are cooked to perfection, it’s time to savor the goodness!
This dish boasts lots of wholesome ingredients. Pork is a lean protein source packed full of flavor. The accompanying cauliflower provides a wealth of benefits as well. Loaded with vitamin C and other essential vitamins and minerals, it’s not only tasty but good for you too. So, not only does this dish tantalize your taste buds, but it also contributes to your overall well-being.
You can bring this remarkable keto pork chops with loaded cauliflower dish to life in just a few simple steps. If you’re looking for a new keto-friendly dish to add to your weekly meal plan, try this one. You’ll love it!
Yields 6 servings of Keto Pork Chops with Loaded Cauliflower
The Preparation
Pork Chops
- 24 ounce bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
Loaded Cauliflower
- 24 ounce cauliflower
- 3 ounce bacon, chopped
- 4 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 medium stalks green onion, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat oven to 400F. Break the cauliflower into florets (and chop stems small).
2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add cauliflower. Boil for about 6-8 minutes to par-cook it, then drain and set aside. You want it slightly tender but not hard.
3. In a pan over medium heat, fry the chopped bacon until crisp. Reserve any fat and set aside.
4. Combine all of the ingredients for the loaded cauliflower – add par-cooked cauliflower, bacon (and reserved fat), cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, green onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/2 to 3/4 of the cheddar cheese, reserving some to use as the topping.
5. Spread the cauliflower mixture into a casserole dish, then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Place into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cauliflower is completely tender and cheese is bubbling on top.
6. While the loaded cauliflower is cooking, work on cooking the pork chops. Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add in the pork chops and fry until both sides are browned and the pork is cooked through. About 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness.
7. Serve pork chops with loaded cauliflower and enjoy!
This makes a total of 6 servings of Keto Pork Chops with Loaded Cauliflower. Each serving comes out to be 591 calories, 44.0g fats, 4.6g net carbs, and 41.5g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 24.00 ounce bone-in pork chops | 1422 | 75.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174.3 |
| 2.00 tablespoon butter | 203 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 0.00 none salt and pepper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24.00 ounce cauliflower | 156 | 3.4 | 27.9 | 15.7 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| 3.00 ounce bacon | 453 | 39.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 |
| 4.00 ounce cream cheese | 388 | 38.6 | 4.7 | 0 | 4.7 | 7 |
| 0.50 cup heavy cream | 405 | 42.8 | 3.2 | 0 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| 2.00 teaspoon fresh garlic | 8 | 0 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| 3.00 medium green onion | 14 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| 1.00 cup cheddar cheese | 495 | 40.8 | 3.8 | 0 | 3.8 | 28 |
| 0.00 none salt and pepper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 3545 | 263.7 | 44.7 | 16.9 | 27.8 | 248.9 |
| Per Serving (/6) | 591 | 44.0 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 41.5 |
Keto Pork Chops with Loaded Cauliflower
Ingredients
Pork Chops:
- 24 ounce bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Loaded Cauliflower:
- 24 ounce cauliflower
- 3 ounce bacon chopped
- 4 ounce cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3 stalks green onion chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat oven to 400F. Break the cauliflower into florets (and chop stems small).
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add cauliflower. Boil for about 6-8 minutes to par-cook it, then drain and set aside. You want it slightly tender but not hard.
- In a pan over medium heat, fry the chopped bacon until crisp. Reserve any fat and set aside.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the loaded cauliflower - add par-cooked cauliflower, bacon (and reserved fat), cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, green onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/2 to 3/4 of the cheddar cheese, reserving some to use as the topping.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture into a casserole dish, then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Place into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cauliflower is completely tender and cheese is bubbling on top.
- While the loaded cauliflower is cooking, work on cooking the pork chops. Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add in the pork chops and fry until both sides are browned and pork is cooked through. About 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Serve pork chops with loaded cauliflower and enjoy!
