Blue Cheese, Bacon and Chive Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients and Weight:

• Pork Chops - 8 pieces (each about 150 grams)
• Blue Cheese - 200 grams (crumbled)
• Bacon - 200 grams (cooked and crumbled)
• Chives - 50 grams (chopped fine)
• Breadcrumbs - 100 grams
• Salt and pepper - to season
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Cooking spray or oil for the pan

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 45 minutes
• Total: 1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Take each pork chop and make a small incision in the side to create a pocket for stuffing.
3. In a bowl, mix the crumbled blue cheese, cooked bacon, chopped chives, and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each pork chop with the blue cheese mixture.
5. Drizzle some olive oil on the pork chops and spray or oil the pan.
6. Place the pork chops in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
7. Transfer the pork chops to the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
8. Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving: each pork chop will depend on the actual weight)

• Calories: Depending on the weight of the pork chop and the ingredients used.
• Protein: From pork and cheese mixture.
• Fat: From blue cheese, bacon, and olive oil.
• Carbohydrates: From breadcrumbs.
• Fiber: From chives.

Dish Characteristics:

• Unique flavor combination of blue cheese, bacon, and chives.
• The pork chops are tender and juicy with a rich, creamy stuffing.
• Suitable for American taste due to the use of bacon and blue cheese, which are popular flavors in American cuisine.

User Comments:

1. "The combination of blue cheese and bacon was unexpected but absolutely delicious!"
2. "The pork chops were cooked to perfection, juicy and tender."
3. "The chives added a nice fresh flavor to the dish."
4. "This dish was a hit with my family, everyone loved it!"
5. "The stuffing was so creamy and rich, a great dish for a special meal."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use good quality pork chops for best results.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste.
• Check the internal temperature of the pork chops to ensure they are cooked through.
• If desired, you can add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for additional flavor.