Beginner Stuffed Pork Chops

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; add bacon and stir until starting to soften and still underdone, about 3 minutes. Mix apples and brown sugar together in a bowl. Add to skillet; cook and stir filling until glazed, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over high heat; fry pork chops, about 45 seconds per side.

4. 4

   Transfer each pork chop to a flat work surface; lay flat. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to create a pocket by making a slit in the side; repeat with remaining pork chops.

5. 5

   Stuff pork chops with filling and secure closed with toothpicks. Pour apple juice into a 9x13-inch baking pan; add pork chops. Sprinkle Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.