PORK CHOPS STUFFED WITH GOUDA & BACON

PORK CHOPS STUFFED WITH GOUDA & BACON image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
4 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1⁄8 tsp black pepper, ground
2 1⁄4 in thick center-cut, bone-in pork chop
1 tsp olive oil
1⁄4 tsp salt
1 black pepper, ground

Steps:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. 2. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. 3.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. 4. Brush meat with oil, and season with salt and more black pepper. 5. 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!