How to Make John's Baked Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to satisfying your cravings for a hearty, comforting meal, few dishes hit the spot quite like a well-prepared pork chop. And when those chops are stuffed with the rich, smoky flavors of gouda cheese and bacon, you know you're in for a treat. This recipe for John's Baked Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion feast.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅛ 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

Information

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

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine Gouda cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    673 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 232mg
    • Sodium: 1026mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 341mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 870mg