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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops and Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Dinner

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 9, 2016
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Herbed bacon-wrapped pork chops and lemony roasted cauliflower come together in a simple sheet-pan dinner the whole family will love.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops and Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Dinner

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (10 oz each) fresh cauliflower florets (about 5 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 4 boneless center-cut pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 lb)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Spray bottom of 18x13-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, toss cauliflower, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the salt and red pepper. Spread cauliflower mixture evenly in sheet pan. Roast 20 minutes; stir.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, place bacon on microwavable plate. Cover; microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or just until edges begin to brown but are still soft and pliable.
  • Step 
    4
    Rub pork chops with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary and black pepper. Arrange 2 bacon pieces over top of each pork chop, and place in sheet pan with cauliflower, tucking ends of bacon underneath each pork chop.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of pork chop reads at least 145°F. Garnish cauliflower with lemon peel before serving.

Nutrition

370 Calories
24g Total Fat
31g Protein
8g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
24g
37%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
500mg
21%
Potassium
800mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
3g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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