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Gouda-Stuffed Cajun Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions

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SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1-1/4 tsp. Cajun seasonings, divided
- 4 bone-in center cut pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 4 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Gouda Cheese
- 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Heat oil and butter in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet (wrap handle in foil) over medium-high heat. Separate onion slices into rings; add to skillet. Cover; cook 3 minutes or until onions are wilted and beginnning to brown. Reduce heat, stir onions; cook uncovered 10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Stir 1/4 tsp. of the Cajun seasonings into the onion; transfer to a small bowl and cool at least 5 minutes. (Do not wash skillet.)
- 2
Cut a horizontal pocket in the side of each pork chop (or ask your meat retailer to do this for you). Spoon 1 Tbsp. of the onion onto center of each slice of cheese. Fold cheese over onion; stuff in pocket of pork chop and pinch edges together to close pockets. Sprinkle remaining 1 tsp. Cajun seasonings and oregano over chops.
- 3
Place same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Spoon remaining onion over chops. Transfer skillet to a preheated 375°F oven. Bake until chops are no longer pink in center, 8 to 10 minutes depending on thickness of chops. Drizzle any juices from skillet over chops.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
Total Fat 19.2g
Saturated Fat 9.0g
Trans Fat 6.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 82mg
Sodium 784mg
Carbohydrates 4g
Protein 26g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Vitamin A 9RE
Vitamin C 5mg
Calcium 170mg
Iron 1mg
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