Last updated on January 30th, 2017 at 04:51 pm
Apple Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops – thick cut pork chops stuffed with a delicious stuffing made with apples, bacon and blue cheese.
I’m going through a pork phase again. All I can think of is juicy pork chops and bacon. I think I need to strive for more balance in my meals. I know what I can do, a week of pork chops, a week of salads with bacon, a week of stuffed chicken with bacon, etc. Yeah I think that might work, and I’d say that’s pretty balanced, wouldn’t you?
But hey, what’s a girl to do when she is faced with pork chops and bacon. Simple, my dears! You stuff the pork chop with the bacon! I bet you didn’t think of that, did you?
You don’t have to be a man to enjoy thick juicy pork chops stuffed with the most incredible stuffing made with bacon, apples and blue cheese. Can you say flavor bomb? These pork chops will rock your world. Your life will literally be better for having these stuffed puppies!
Caramelized Pork Loin stuffed with caramelized apples, the pork loin is then seared to get a nice and crispy exterior and then roasted to perfection.
But you know this isn’t a novelty, let’s face it, pork and apples go together like chocolate and marshmallows, like Abbott and Costello, like fish and chips, like cream and sugar. I think you get it. Like wisdom and age? Toast and butter? Starsky and Hutch? Heart and soul? Sticks and stones? Peanut butter and jelly? I think I’ll stop here. Nuts and Bolts! Meat and Potatoes! Pen and paper! Salt and pepper! My fav, mac and cheese! I promise, I’m done.
But when you add bacon and blue cheese, well you’ve elevated the flavors to a whole new dimension. I just love saying that. A whole new flavor dimension. I promise I didn’t have anything to drink, oh maybe just a glass of wine, that’s all.
Anyway, the stuffing! Simple. Apple. Bacon. Blue Cheese. Shallots. Garlic. Done.
I used pork loin chops, but the 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. Cut a little pocket inside each pork chop, just use a sharp knife, make sure you don’t cut yourself, and then stuff those puppies with all your stuffing, about 1/2 cup of stuffing in each. Doesn’t matter if it sticks out, it’s all good.
I fried my pork chops on both sides for about 5 minutes per side, and because I don’t want to eat raw meat, I popped them in the oven for about 20 minutes at 400 F degrees and baked until done to a crispy perfection. Oh I added some rosemary too because rosemary and pork go together like needle and thread, wine and cheese, day and night, black and white. Ok, I’m done! Promise.
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Apple Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 large shallot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 apple peeled cored and sliced small
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 3/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
- Cut a pocket in each pork chop, bone in pork chops can be used as well. Season each pork chop with salt, pepper and rub them with the rosemary. Set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a large oven proof skillet. Reserve 1 tbsp of the bacon in the skillet, and another tbsp for later, discard the rest.
- Fry the shallot and apple together, for about 3 minutes until apple softens. Add garlic and continue cooking for another minute. Turn off heat and add blue cheese to skillet and stir.
- Spoon about half cup of the stuffing into each pork chop.
- Add remaining bacon fat to skillet and add heat. Place pork chops in skillet and cook on each side until they start to brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Place skillet in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
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Kate says
October 9, 2018 at 6:51 pmDelicious stuffed pork chops, mine came out a bit dry so I will do less cooking time next time.
What would you say is a good hearty side to go with these chops?
Thank you!
Joanna Cismaru says
October 10, 2018 at 11:20 amUsually I love mashed potatoes with my chops.
Veronica says
August 12, 2018 at 3:03 pmAbsolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Emily Kurek says
April 3, 2018 at 10:07 amI can’t wait to make this for my pork-bacon-blue-cheese-loving hubby. Thanks for this recipe!!
Joanna Cismaru says
April 3, 2018 at 6:44 pmMy pleasure!
Miranda says
January 1, 2018 at 5:42 pmOMG! Thank you for this recipe! I made it tonight with a few changes… For one, I brined the chops for 4 hours, I used bone-in from a rack and I deglazed the pan with a bit of Pinot noir and bitter then strained the sauce. Otherwise I followed your recipe. IT WAS DELISH!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Joanna Cismaru says
January 1, 2018 at 9:02 pmYou’re welcome, so happy you liked it!
Tracey says
October 15, 2017 at 7:07 amI cant wait to make this but i do not like Blue Cheese or cheeses like it what would be another good choice?
Nicole Beaulieu says
October 16, 2017 at 3:36 pmAre you a fan of feta? If you don’t like crumbly cheeses, mozzarella would be lovely as well.
JanCam says
August 16, 2017 at 12:15 pmThank you for sharing this great recipe! I used bone in chops and they were so good. I wouldn’t change a thing in your recipe! I was concerned that I might need to make a sauce to serve with the pork, but this recipe created its own sauce. So, so good!
Nicole Beaulieu says
August 16, 2017 at 1:41 pmSo glad you like it! Enjoy!
Autumn says
July 27, 2017 at 12:24 amWell I live alone but love to cook…can i make the stuffing and stuff the chops then freeze them indivdualy? also would sharp cheddar cheese work instead of blue cheese? after freezing do recomend thaw then cook? or cook from frozen in mini croc pot? They do look so tasty might have to make two and go light on the salad lol
Caitlin says
July 26, 2016 at 5:21 pmMade these for dinner for the week. INCREDIBLE!!!! I can’t get enough of the delicious filling! Thanks for such a great new pork recipe!
Meg says
June 27, 2016 at 8:01 pmThis looks delicious! What kind of apple did you use?
Joanna Cismaru says
June 28, 2016 at 10:51 amHi Meg, I probably used golden delicious here but it shouldn’t matter much. 🙂
Maggie says
February 16, 2016 at 12:07 pmHi. ..I’m about to make this receipe for my husband…do I rub olive oil on the pork chop b4 rubbing it with rosemary?
jo says
February 16, 2016 at 12:12 pmDid you mean to leave this comment for Mustard Balsamic Pork Chops with Rosemary? If so you don’t need, you need to mix all the ingredients together to create a marinade, then rub the marindade over the pork chops.
Dina says
September 15, 2015 at 3:01 pmmaking this tonight! Will post a follow up comment!
kasandra says
September 8, 2015 at 8:09 pmMade this tonight with just a couple alterations (made it for 2 and added a lot more garlic). So fantastic. I linked back to your site on my blog. Thanks!
Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says
June 5, 2015 at 8:17 pmHeaven in a skillet, that’s what those look like…. my husband would FLIP 🙂 Pinning!
jo says
June 5, 2015 at 8:32 pmLOL It’s definitely a man’s dish, but hey I love it too!
Julie-Anne says
June 3, 2015 at 11:10 amMmmm, this sounds ahhhhh-mazing! Can’t wait to make this for my pork loving husband!
Just a quick question, and I know many people can feel my disappointment in saying this, but my husband is not a fan of Blue Cheese. What would make a good substitution for Blue Cheese in this recipe that wouldn’t take away from texture, and wouldn’t completely change taste? Maybe a milder tasting cheese?
jo says
June 3, 2015 at 2:35 pmHow about feta cheese or goat cheese?
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
May 23, 2015 at 7:43 pmI can only imagine how delicious these pork chops must have tasted (and smelt).. you’ve got a killer flavour combination going on here Jo!
jo says
May 23, 2015 at 8:21 pmThanks Thalia, they were really great. 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
May 20, 2015 at 3:55 amThe stuffing is positively giving me the vapors. I would love pork chops like this!
Melissa @ Bits of Umami says
May 19, 2015 at 10:10 pmHOLY MOLY. I’m loving the idea of blue cheese and pork chops joining forces. I’m half Cuban and half Puerto Rican soooo pork is something we just don’t live without. I can’t wait to try this out. I just ate my dinner and I’m wishing I had a plate of these in front of me 🙁
Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
May 18, 2015 at 2:28 pmSee? Now this is why we are friends. I thought I was doing a faux pa WRAPPING pork with bacon. Pig on pig. Now you’ve done pig IN pig.
Yours has way better flavours going on! The blue cheese is a ripper of an addition in this 🙂
jo says
May 18, 2015 at 4:49 pmYou always make me laugh Nagi! Pig in pig…love it!
Melissa @ Bits of Umami says
May 19, 2015 at 10:08 pmPig in pig! TOO FUNNY 😉
Mel says
May 18, 2015 at 2:02 pmHow wow. Hubby would be in heaven if I made it for him! Gorgeous recipe, Jo!
jo says
May 18, 2015 at 4:49 pmThanks Mel 🙂
Liz says
May 18, 2015 at 11:45 amLovely recipe. Thank you and have a great Monday!
jo says
May 18, 2015 at 12:24 pmThanks, you too!