Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
These baked stuffed pork chops are perfect for a weeknight meal or to impress for a dinner party, the best part is they take no more than 10 minutes to prep. What could be better than juicy pork stuffed with cheese and bacon!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless pork chops 1 1/4 inch thick, loin chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp barbecue rub
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup bacon diced and cooked
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp barbecue rub
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each pork chop (leaving the fat side intact).
- Combine shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, cilantro, and 1 tbsp barbecue rub.
- Fill each pork chop pocket with the stuffing. Secure with twine.
- Salt and pepper both sides of each pork chop.
- Coat the entire pork chop with the remaining 1 tbsp barbecue rub and yellow mustard.
- Place the stuffed pork chops on a lined cookie sheet or in a prepared baking dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes before serving.