Gouda and Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops

Delicious stuffed and breaded pork chops made with six ingredients - thick-cut pork chops, smoked gouda, fresh spinach, horseradish mustard, panko crumbs, and Creole-style seasoning.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 451 Calories

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 8 slices smoked Gouda cheese
• ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
• 4 (6 ounce) thick cut pork chops
• ½ pound fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 3 tablespoons horseradish mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Lay each pork chop flat on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife held parallel to the board to cut a deep pocket into each chop, leaving three sides intact. Fill each pocket with spinach, then cheese.

Step 3

Place panko crumbs in a shallow dish. Spread a thin layer of horseradish over each chop, then roll in crumbs to coat. Arrange chops in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until brown and crispy, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into pork should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).