Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon Recipe
Indulge in savory pork chops stuffed with smoky Gouda and crispy bacon. This recipe features succulent pork chops paired with creamy cheese and crunchy bacon, seasoned to perfection with parsley, salt, and pepper. Ideal for a comforting and impressive dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine shredded Gouda, crumbled bacon, chopped parsley, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.
- Slice a pocket into each pork chop, being careful not to cut through to the other side.
- Stuff each pocket with the cheese and bacon mixture.
- Rub each pork chop with olive oil, and season with salt and remaining pepper.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, add a dash of smoked paprika to the seasoning.
- Ensure pork chops are evenly thick to cook consistently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg