APPLE BACON PORK ROLL-UPS

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I am so proud of this delicious creation-it's easy to make, but impressive enough to use for parties. -Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped red onion
5 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
8 thin-cut boneless pork loin chops (about 3 ounces each)
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings, reserving 1 tablespoons for cooking pork chops., In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon each oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in parsley and bacon; remove from pan. Cool slightly. Remove 1 cup mixture for filling., Pound each pork chop with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Layer each with 1 slice cheese and 2 tablespoon filling to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up pork chops from short side; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and pepper over roll-ups., In same skillet, heat reserved drippings and the remaining oil and butter over medium-high heat. Starting with the seam side, brown roll-ups on both sides. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until pork is golden brown and tender. Discard toothpicks; serve with remaining apple mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.