Pork Chops Stuffed With Smoked Gouda and Bacon

No pit? Try browning stovetop then completing the cook process in the oven.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
• 4  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1 -2  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (2 1/4inch)  center-cut  pork chops (can sub large boneless)
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, garlic 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 on each side or until pork is done, approximately 10-20 minutes per side. Cook time varies depending on the intensity of the heat and thickness of chops, just be careful not to overcook.