Name: Apple Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 pork chops; salt and pepper (to taste); 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped); 4 slices bacon (chopped); 1 large shallot (chopped); 1 apple (peeled cored and sliced small); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 3/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled)

Apple Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops with blue cheese – thick cut, juicy pork chops cooked to perfection and loaded with an incredible apple, bacon and blue cheese stuffing.

Stuffed pork chops

These stuffed pork chops are the perfect fusion of flavors. Pork and apples are an ideal pairing, they go together like peanut butter and jelly, or fish and chips – they just make sense together.

Now, picture thick and juicy, perfectly caramelized pork chops loaded with those beautiful, crisp apples – elevate that by adding bacon and blue cheese, and we’ve created one exquisite dinner that will both impress, and satisfy.

process shots showing how to make a apple and bacon stuffing and for pork chops

Ingredients

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Pork Chops – I used pork loin chops, but bone in pork chops would work just as well – just make sure that whatever pork chops you use, that they are cut pretty thick, about an inch.
Shallot – Large, chopped.
Garlic – Fresh is best! Minced.
Apple – Peeled & cored, sliced small.
Bacon – Chopped.
Blue Cheese – Crumbled.
Rosemary – Fresh, chopped.
Salt & Pepper – To taste.

4 stuffed pork chops with apple, bacon and blue cheese in a black skillet

How to make stuffed pork chops

Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
Season Pork Chops – Cut a pocket in each pork chop. Season each pork chop with salt, pepper and rub them with the rosemary. Set aside.
Cook Bacon – Cook bacon in a large ovenproof skillet. Reserve 1 tbsp of bacon fat in the skillet, and another tbsp for later, discard the rest.
Make Stuffing – Add the shallot and apple to the skillet with the and fry until apple softens. Add garlic and continue cooking for another minute. Turn off heat, add blue cheese to skillet and stir.
Stuff Pork Chops – Spoon stuffing into each pork chop envelope.
Cook – Add remaining bacon fat to skillet and heat. Place pork chops in skillet and cook on each side until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Place skillet in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or the chops reach an internal temperature of 150°F or 65°C with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a pork chop. Serve.

a stuffed pork chop cut into 2 pieces with other stuffed pork chops on a black cutting board

How to stuff pork chops

Again, reiterating – make sure that your pork chops are cut pretty thick, about an inch so that we can load them full of that amazing stuffing!

Cut a small pocket inside each pork chop using a sharp knife – make sure you don’t cut yourself. Don’t be afraid to stuff those puppies nice and full with the stuffing mixture (about 1/2 cup in each). It won’t matter if your stuffing sticks out, we want these chops to be fully LOADED.

What to serve with stuffed pork chops

I love serving my chops with a good starch and veg. Potatoes – mashed, roasted, baked or fried are an ideal choice! I’ve created a list of great side dish options to serve up with your pork chops!

Make ahead

You can prep and stuff your pork chops the night before cooking – just store them covered in the fridge. Another option is keeping your pre-stuffed chops in the freezer, they should last for up to 4-6 months when properly stored.

Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the coldest part of the fridge. Your leftover pork chops will keep for 4-5 days. Well-wrapped leftovers can be kept in the freezer for up to three months. Pork chops should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature due to bacteria growth.

Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Apple Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops