Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon

Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon


INGREDIENTS:


2 ounces smoked Gouda

cheese, shredded

4 slices bacon, cooked and

crumbled

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 (2 1/4 inch thick) center-cut,

bone-in pork chops

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

ground black pepper



DIRECTIONS:

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. 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!