Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon

Red Apple Cheese in this recipe:

Red Apple Cheese Smoked Gouda Cheese

Time: 8 min cook / 10 min prep
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces Red Apple Cheese shredded Smoked Gouda
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 (2 ¼ inch thick) center-cut, bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt

Directions:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and ⅛ 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 the pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick. Brush meat with oil, and season with salt and more black pepper.
4. 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.