Cheesy Baked Stuffed Pork Chops

Cheesy Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe – good pork chops stuffed full of mushrooms, cheese, and peppers!

How to stuff pork chops, get solid juicy and tender pork every time, what pork chops to use, and more for the solid pork chop dinner your family will love.

These stuffed pork chops are loaded with cheesy flavor and have lots of peppers and mushrooms – so they have a great colorful appearance and rich flavor the whole family will ask for again and again.

We hope you love this recipe as much as we do.

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Cheesy Baked Stuffed Pork Chops

If you love pork chops, and you're looking for a good, cheesy twist on the classic, you can love this recipe.

We have a major thing for pork here – from The Best Garlic Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe with over 3,000 five star reviews, to The Best Crispy Baked Pork Shoulder Recipe, to Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops Recipe to Easy Slow Cooker Pork SteaksThe Best Smoked Pork RibsThe Best Air Fryer Pork ChopsGarlic Herb Butter Baked Pork Loin and Potatoesand Pork Chops With Creamy Dijon Sauce – we love pork!

This dish is no different – it is loaded with tons of light, good flavor that please a crowd, and come together in a pinch.

Here are some of the reasons we're obsessed with this simple stuffed pork chop dinner:

• Almost no cleanup – lift the foil off a baking sheet and throw it away and you're done!
• Can be prepped up to two days ahead of time, so you have dinner ready when you are.
• Easy to customize – use different veggies or cheese for picky eaters!
• Low carb and keto diet compatible!

What Kind of Pork Chops To Stuff

When stuffing pork chops, you do not want to stuff thick or thin chops for the best results – go for a 1/2″ – 1″ thick cut.

• Pork chops that are too thin will be hard to cut in half and stuff without cutting through.
• Pork chops that are too thick cook unevenly when stuffed – it is essential to heat the stuffed center to 135 degrees like the rest of the pork!

When Are Pork Chops Done Cooking

Pork is considered fully cooked and safe to eat when the internal temperature has reached 135 degreesF when probed with a meat thermometer.

Pork can have a slight pink appearance when fully cooked – this is normal, and is not a sign the pork is not fully cooked.

Always go off the temperature on your thermometer, instead of time on a clock or appearance of the meat, when judging the meat's doneness.

What Temperature To Bake Pork Chops At

For the most tender, good pork, we like to cook at a higher heat, as quickly as possible while baking and melting the cheesy stuffing. Bake at 375F.

Serve it with

Pork chops pair perfectly with a number of flavors – they are great with potatoesasparagussaladsand sides like our buttery soft dinner rollsKeto Garlic Artichoke Rolls RecipeEasy Cheddar Bay Biscuits RecipeWhole Roasted Onions RecipeGarlic Butter Roasted Potatoes Recipeand more of our good side dishes!

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Recipe FAQs

When is pork done cooking?

Pork is done cooking at 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

How long can stuffed pork chops be stored?

Baked pork chops can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Can we pre-assemble pork?

Pork may be pre-stuffed and refrigerated for cooking later up to two days in advance. Store in an airtight container.

Cheesy Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless pork chops, 1 – 1 1/1″ thick
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• ¼ cup mushrooms, diced
• ½ cup diced bell pepper, we used red pepper, but any color is fine
• 1 tablespoon montreal steak seasoning
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Method

1. In a nonstick pan, add olive oil and heat on medium high heat until shimmery.
2. Add garlic, onion, pepper, and mushroom. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Cook 5-8 minutes, until softened, browned, and fragrant. Set aside.
4. Pat pork dry from any liquid in the package with a paper towel.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut a small pocket into each pork chop so you can stuff it. Insert the point of a small sharp knife horizontally into the fat-covered side. Move the knife back and forth to create a deep pocket about 1 1/2 inches wide – be careful not to rip through the pork chop.
6. Stuff pork chops with cheese and browned vegetables. You can secure with a toothpick, or leave unsecured and bake. Season well with montreal steak seasoning (or any seasoning blend you love.)
7. Bake 15-20 minutes, until a digital thermometer registers 135 degrees throughout. Take care to ensure all stuffing has reached 135 degrees as it can cook unevenly.
8. When fully cooked, let rest 10 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy!