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BBQ Bacon Cheddar-Stuffed Pork Chops

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 22, 2018
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Boneless pork chops are stuffed with bacon, Cheddar and barbecue sauce and browned in a skillet before finishing in the oven. Serve with a side of Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes, and dinner is done!

BBQ Bacon Cheddar-Stuffed Pork Chops

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick), trimmed of fat (about 1 1/2 lb)
  • 1/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1/4 cup Annie's™ organic sweet & spicy barbecue sauce (from 12-oz bottle)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Sliced green onion, if desired
  • Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potatoes, prepared as directed on pouch, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper.
  • Step 
    2
    In thick side of each pork chop, cut a slit about 2 inches deep and 3 inches long to form a pocket (do not cut in half.) In small bowl, mix cheese, bacon and 4 teaspoons of the barbecue sauce. Spoon generous tablespoonfuls cheese mixture into each pocket; pinch edges of pork together, and secure with toothpick.
  • Step 
    3
    Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in oil 1 to 2 minutes, turning once, just until lightly browned. Place pork chops apart on pan.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork reads 145°F. In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining barbecue sauce covered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until heated through.
  • Step 
    5
    Before serving, remove toothpicks from pork chops. Brush chops with warm barbecue sauce; garnish with green onion. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

370 Calories
20g Total Fat
41g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
7g
37%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg
41%
Sodium
670mg
28%
Potassium
510mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
41g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 6 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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