Description
Get ready to take your pork chop game to the next level with these irresistible Bourbon Maple Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Chops! This recipe is a flavor explosion, combining the richness of cream cheese, the savory goodness of bacon, and the sweet-and-tangy notes of bourbon and maple.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each pork chop.
3. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions until well combined. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Spoon the cheese filling into the pockets of the pork chops. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
5. Wrap each stuffed pork chop with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the bourbon and maple syrup.
7. Place the bacon-wrapped, stuffed pork chops on a baking sheet. Brush generously with the bourbon maple sauce. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through and bacon is crispy.
Notes
Look for thick, bone-in pork chops that will hold their shape.
Opt for high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Consider serving with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg