Food isn’t just food when you add layers of flavor with quality ingredients. Gouda Cheese and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops are like a party of the senses and more of an experience than a meal.
Creamy Gouda Cheese and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops can’t be easier. This stuffed pork chops recipe combines salty smoky bacon with sweet apples and creamy gouda. Nothing is missing in this simply delicious recipe!
I’ve always been a big cheese lover. If I need an appetizer, adding pizazz to soup or salad, or just deciding what to make for dinner, I always have a block of cheese in the refrigerator to expand my choices.
We love pork chops, but Gouda Cheese and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops that have been wrapped in bacon? That’s a recipe you can make easily for one or a dozen and it’s so easy that it makes a great weeknight dinner.
When I was first on my own and very poor I was very careful about how I spent money. When I went to the grocery store I bought ingredients that could be used for several meals.
On one of my grocery shopping trips, I bought a block of an off-brand cheese because it was a little cheaper. It tasted so bad that I couldn’t eat it. I can’t tell you how devastating that was to me. It was like throwing money you don’t have out the window.
I learned my lesson and even though I can spend a little more these days on groceries, that doesn’t determine what brands I use.
This post is sponsored by Crystal Farms Cheese® but the opinions here, and love I have for their products and their story are all my own.
In my Gouda Cheese and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops recipe, I used a block of Crystal Farms® Gouda. Crystal Farms Cheese is located in Lake Mills Wisconsin and has been making cheese since 1926.
Wisconsin produces over 600 varieties of cheese and they say people crave cheese even more than chocolate! That’s a tough field, folks! Crystal Farms Cheese is passionate about its products and takes quality very seriously. They even count the holes in their Swiss cheese!
I’m very excited to bring this Gouda Cheese and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe to you. They have several more great recipes on their Crystal Farms Cheese website! Their site also helps you pick from the 154 cheese flavors and types they offer and where to buy their products.
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If you liked this cheesy recipe here are a few more you may enjoy.
- Miami Cuban Sandwich Recipe
- Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Prime Rib Sandwich
- Easy Spaghetti Pie Recipe
My block of gouda went a long way. In addition to using it in this recipe, it made a quick appetizer with some fruit and crackers. The hardest part is not eating it before it makes it to the plate!
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Gouda Cheese and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 pork chops Boneless 1-1/2″ thick
- 4 oz Gouda Cheese Crystal Farms® Cheese Brand
- 12 slices bacon thin or regular cut
- 1 green apple cored and sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp thyme chopped
- 18 toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to *375°F. Spray a 9×13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Make a deep slit into the side of each pork chop being careful not to go through the sides or bottom.
- Slice the apple into 1/8″ pieces, one for each chop
- Cut the Crystal Farms Gouda Cheese block into 1/4″ slices, two for each chop.
- Sandwich each apple slice with cheese slices and insert it into the chop and sprinkle with thyme.
- Wrap each chop with two slices of bacon tightly. Secure with three toothpicks and place them into the pan.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the chop registers 140°. Allow meat to rest for 10 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and serve immediately.
Charlene says
These were so good. I did use boneless pork chops but will switch to pork loin next time. And there will be a next time.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Charlene! I appreiate you letting us know.
April says
Can you make this with a pork loin?
Julie Menghini says
You sure can April. I would use cut the meat in similar sized thickness. It will be amazing!
Jayme says
Omg I just made it and it smells amazing!!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Jame! We love this one too.
Kay Monack says
Haven’t made this yet but I’m going to make it in a couple of days! My only question is do the pork chops need any seasoning besides the thyme? I realize the bacon should add some salt and flavor but sometimes pork needs some extra seasoning. Anybody have comments about this? Thank you!!
Julie Menghini says
Hello Kay. I would definitely salt and pepper the pork chop exterior. I’ll update the post to reflect this and appreciate you asking! Please stop back and tell me what you think?
GG says
Can this be reheated and still be delicious? (Concerned about the melted cheese and apple stuffing once it cooks.)
Julie Menghini says
It can be reheated but as you’ve pointed out it may become a little deconstructed.
Michelle says
This looks so tasty! And you couldn’t be more right, good ingredients make all the difference – sometimes you have to spend a little more and sometimes you just need a little more knowledge!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Michelle!
jane @ littlesugarsnaps says
I remember my first years living away from home too. Very hit and miss in the kitchen department. Shared refrigerators were my pet hate along with no cupboard space to store my food. I never would have attempted anything as luscious as these chops though and cheddar cheese was most likely my limit. I wouldn’t go back to those years, but second helpings here? Yes please.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Jane! I guess those days were character builders right? I wouldn’t have been able to afford a pork chop but would have loved melting this cheese on anything that I could afford.
Justine says
WI makes more than 600 kinds of cheese??!! What? That means i need to get to Wisconsin ASAP 😉
Julie Menghini says
LOL! Pick me up on your way!
Michele Hall says
This looks so delicious! I use gouda in EVERYTHING… but Ive never tried it in my chicken… going to fix that very soon!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Michele! I love gouda’s flavor and the way it melts.
Madi says
I love this whole meal! Making stuffed pork chops is brilliant!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Madi!
Ashlyn says
These sound incredible! Gouda is one of my favorite cheeses so I would devour this!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Ashlyn!
Ashley Kolpak says
I didn’t know they had such a variety of cheese. I would make the bacon cheddar dip but use the cracked black pepper cheese instead.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Ashley! I think that sounds like a great appetizer!
[email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says
I love everything about these pork chops! I”m definitely going to have to look for Chrystal Farms gouda and give these a try!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Lisa! It’s a great product!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I didn’t think you could make me love pork even more than I already do but you did it!!
Julie Menghini says
We love pork! We eat a lot of chicken so this is a nice break.
Sandra Shaffer says
What a delicious fall meal. This is a dish that is perfect for entertaining!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Sandra!
Christie says
The cheese, the pork. I’m totally drooling over this recipe. It looks amazing.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Christie!
Smiling Notes says
Looks so amazing, Julie! Love it 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you!
BILL HOFF says
I had no idea that Wisconsin produces over 600 varieties of cheese !!
Julie Menghini says
I don’t think I even knew that many existed, Bill!
Geoff says
I’d love to make that tortilla casserole with the shredded 3-pepper cheese. Glad to know their bags use 20% less packaging!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Geoff! I love that this is a quality and responsible company.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
These pork chops look fantastic!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Jocelyn!
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says
So much flavor!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Lindsay!
Lynn Elliott Vining says
Lawd have mercy! I am seriously drooling over here!!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Lynn!
KEri justice says
I’m putting slow cooker cheesy ranch chicken pasta on my list to make. Anything in a slow cookies is always a go here. Makes my life easier.
Julie Menghini says
That does sound amazing to me too!
Melissa says
I had no idea that Crystal Farms carried shredded asiago cheese! I’d love to make some of their recipes with it, especially the Chicken Roulade.
Julie Menghini says
We love Asiago too Melissa! Chicken Roulade sounds amazing!
Laura says
These aren’t any ordinary pork chops – yum!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Laura!
Christine @ Christine's Pantry says
Looks really good!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Christine!
Sara Wainright says
I learned the are from wisconsin, midwest represent! I love to experiment with different cheeses and flavors, in the winter months I love to play with casseroles, soups, and quiches, which are all cheesey!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Sara! Cheese makes it so easy to experiment because they never fail!
Caroline says
These sound like a great idea!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Caroline!
Marvellina says
Nothing can ever go wrong when there is bacon and cheese involved 🙂
Julie Menghini says
I agree! Thank you!
Tim says
I didn’t know Crystal Farms has such a large variety. I just bought a ton of chicken breast on sale, so I would want to make the cheesy chicken enchiladas with their shredded three pepper cheese.
Julie Menghini says
That sounds amazing Tim! I hope you’ll share the recipe. Good luck on the giveaway!
Loretta says
Oh even better Julie, I hadn’t seen the bacon wrapped around when I commented on your FB page LOL!! Gorgeous!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Loretta! These were so good and you can’t beat bacon and cheese right?
cakespy says
This recipe looks so freaking delicious!! I can barely stand it. I am absolutely going to try this cozy and gooey savory dinner.
Julie Menghini says
You make me laugh! Thank you for stopping and I hope you’ll give this a try.
Precious says
Now I want to try Gouda cheese. The pork chops look scrumptious with all that melty cheese!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Precious! It’s so easy to start with cheese, isn’t it!
Judith Graber says
I’ve never stuffed pork chops with cheese but it sure looks good with all that Gouda dripping out. Love cheese too – there are always many varieties in the fridge waiting to be nibbled on or in a recipe.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you, Judi! I always have cheese too. I love it and think there isn’t a think John won’t add cheese to.