Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon
Easy and elegant! 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.
Dovetail Tip: Use the 4 pieces of bacon you cooked on day 1.
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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:
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
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.
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!
Source: allrecipes.com
