These Keto Parmesan Baked Pork Chops are a crispy and delicious dish. Make these chops with Parmesan cheese, onion powder, almond flour, pork chops, black pepper, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, melted butter, eggs, and paprika. You can easily find those items in your kitchen cabinets, or they will surely be present in the grocery stores. You can use vegan products to make these chops perfect for those with dairy allergies. These chops contain 3 g of net carbs. They require almost thirty to thirty-five minutes to make these chops. These Keto Parmesan Baked Pork Chops are ideal for breakfasts, appetizers, lunches, parties, occasions, and dinners. They store properly, so we can also make these chops earlier. You can serve these chops with roasted broccoli with lemon, spinach avocado salad, creamy turnip purée, and creamy mushroom sauce.
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STATS:
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: American
- Prep timing: 10 minutes
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Course: Main Course
- Cook timing: 25 minutes
- Serving size: 1 pork chop
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 35 minutes
TOOLS:
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Whisk
- Coating dish
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 pork chops
- Almond flour, half cup
- Garlic powder, 1 tsp.
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp. paprika
- Half tsp. salt
- One tsp. onion powder
- Two big eggs
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Two tbsp. heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. liquid butter
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PORK CHOPS:
- These pork chops are used to prepare this meal. Its thick pieces also help in uniform cooking. You can alternate it with the pork tenderloin medallions or chicken thighs.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese helps to form a crispy texture. We can use asiago cheese or pecorino romano instead.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream helps in sticking the coating and makes these chops rich and flavorful. You can also utilize coconut cream or keto almond milk.
BUTTER:
- Butter delivers a deep flavor and aids in browning the chops. Instead, use avocado oil or ghee.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- This flour provides a structure and is used instead of regular breadcrumbs. We can use ground sunflower seed flour or crunched pork rinds in its place.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven at 400° F then put the parchment on it.
- Then we dry the pork chops with tissue.
- Mix the garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, paprika, almond flour, pepper, salt, and onion powder in a vessel.
- Stir the heavy cream with eggs in the other vessel.
- Apply the egg mixture on all chop.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture on all sides, pressing strongly so it adheres.
- Place all the chops on a tray. Gently garnish with melted butter.
- Bake for 25 minutes till the inside temperature reaches 63° C.
- Cool for five minutes then serve.
TIPS:
- Broil for extra three minutes to properly brown the chops.
- Avoid crowding the baking tray too much, so they will get a crispy texture.
- Let the meat sit for some time to keep it juicy.
- We utilize freshly grated cheese to create a superior texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLES:
- Steamed broccoli
- Garlic butter asparagus
- Roasted zucchini
- Sautéed green beans
SALAD:
- Caesar salad
- Spinach salad
- Cucumber salad
- Avocado lettuce salad
KETO MASH:
- Cauliflower mash
- Mashed turnips
- Mashed rutabaga
KETO SAUCE:
- Garlic butter sauce
- Creamy mushroom sauce
- Herb cream sauce
- Lemon butter sauce
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place these chops in a closed bowl and store them for four days.
FREEZER:
- Cover the chops separately & store for fifty to sixty days.
FAQs:
How to keep the crust firm?
- We have to properly dry the chops and press the coating properly so the crust will remain firm.
Can I utilize thin pork chops?
- Yes, you can utilize the thin chops, but decrease 5 to 7 minutes so they don’t get burned.
Is this dish good for dairy allergies?
- This dish contains cheese & cream, so it is not good for people with dairy intolerance.
Can I make them in the air fryer?
- Yes, cook them in the air-fryer at 375° F for 12 minutes.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 720 mg
Net carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 30 g
Proteins: 38 g
Serving size: 1
Total carbs: 4 g