John's Baked Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 4 slices smoked Gouda cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
3. Place a slice of Gouda cheese and a spoonful of bacon onto each pork chop.
4. Mix together the flour and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
5. Dredge the pork chops in the flour and bread crumb mixture.
6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
8. Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through.
9. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Smoked Gouda cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from cow’s milk.
• Bacon is a cured meat made from pork belly.
• Pork chops are a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries.