John's Baked Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon

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It was too rainy to grill so I prepared a baked version using boneless center-cut pork chops. I breaded the chops and added a baked apple garnish for flair. We were very pleased by the outcome. I used the fat line as marker for making the cuts for the stuffing. We like our pork well done so cooking time may vary according to your tastes.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 (2 1/4-inch thick) center-cut boneless pork chops

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup bread crumbs

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 apple, cored

  • 1 green onion

  • 2 pieces red grapes

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine Gouda cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl.

  3. Cut each pork chop from one side through the middle horizontally to within 1/2 inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Stuff cheese mixture into each pocket and close; secure with a wooden toothpick. Coat each stuffed pork chop with olive oil.

  4. Whisk egg in a bowl. Mix bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper to taste together in a separate bowl. Carefully dip each stuffed pork chop in the egg; press chop into bread crumb mixture until evenly coated. Place breaded pork chops in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

  5. Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Garnish pork chops with cored apple, green onion, and red grapes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

673 Calories
25g Fat
52g Carbs
59g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 673
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 232mg 77%
Sodium 1026mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 59g 118%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 341mg 26%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 870mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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