641. PORK CHOPS with MAPLE BACON and CHEESE

serves 2


4 strips raw maple bacon
2 boneless center loin pork chops
2 slices Swiss, Provolone, or Mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper - to sprinkle
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
salt and pepper - to taste
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 cup frozen peas

Place a strip of bacon in the middle of each pork chop. Place a slice of cheese on top. Fold over the chops and wrap a piece of maple bacon around each. Secure with a toothpick pierced through the middle. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coat a small baking dish with olive oil and lay chops on top. Bake in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Combine butter, garlic, salt and pepper, and parsley; melt in microwave. Remove chops from oven, pour peas into baking dish, pour butter mixture over all. Return to oven for 10 minutes.


courtesy of: Amanda Enyaeire / Robbie's Recipe Collection