Ingredients:

For the Pork Chops:

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Creamy Bacon Sauce:

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced

1. 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

• Cook the Pork Chops Season pork chops with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• 2. In the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.  Add diced onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.  Pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine.  Stir in Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes, letting the sauce simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Return the pork chops and crispy bacon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chops. Let them simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.  Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.