Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon
Easy and elegant enough for the in-laws. Be sure, when filling the chops, not to stuff it too full, or the meat will be done cooking before the cheese has had a chance to melt.
Servings per recipe: 2
Calories per serving: 394
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 35m
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 (2 1/4 inch thick) center-cut, bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper
Directions:
- 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- 2 In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- 3 Lay the chop flat on cutting board, and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, going all the way to the bone, but leaving the sides intact. Stuff cheese mixture into pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick. Brush meat with oil, and season with salt and more black pepper.
- 4 Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until pork is done. Careful not to overcook!
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 25.9g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1001mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.5g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Protein | 36.9g | 74% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Vitamin A | 804IU | |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | |
| Calcium | 223mg | |
| Iron | 2mg | |
| Thiamin | 1mg | |
| Niacin | 13mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | |
| Folate | 19mcg |
