Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon Recipe
Pork chops stuffed with smoked Gouda and bacon offer a flavorful and savory dinner option. Keywords: pork chops, stuffed, smoked Gouda, bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 (2 1/4 inch thick) center-cut, bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the Gouda, bacon, parsley, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each pork chop and stuff with the Gouda mixture.
- Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork chops with salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
- Sear pork chops in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the pork chops are thick enough to create a good pocket for stuffing.
- Letting the pork chops rest helps retain their juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg