Cheddar, Bacon & Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

Name: Cheddar, Bacon & Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; ¾ cup peeled, diced apple; 2 tablespoons shallots, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage; ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling; 4 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 1cup); 4 (1½-inch thick) bone-in pork chops

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

These pork chops feel fancy enough for a dinner party but come together so easily. Adding to the convenience, they can bake in the oven while the rest of the meal gets the stovetop.

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
¾ cup peeled, diced apple
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
4 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 1cup)
4 (1½-inch thick) bone-in pork chops

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
COOK bacon in a large iron skillet or oven-proof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until done. Add apple, shallots, rosemary, sage, salt, and ground black pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
TRANSFER mixture to a medium bowl keeping some pan drippings in pan. Add cheddar to apple mixture and stir to combine.
CUT a horizontal slit in one side of each chop to form a pocket. Spoon stuffing mixture evenly into each pocket. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over both sides of the pork chop.
COOK chops in pan drippings of hot skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through.