Savory Southwest Stuffed Pork Chops
Elevate your dinner game with these Savory Southwest Stuffed Pork Chops! This delicious dish features juicy center-cut pork chops generously stuffed with a zesty blend of crispy bacon, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and creamy cottage cheese. Infused with vibrant southwest flavors and a hint of spice, these pork chops are baked in Reynolds Wrap foil packets to ensure maximum moisture and tenderness. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises mouthwatering results that leave everyone asking for seconds. Don’t miss the opportunity to impress your loved ones — they’ll be raving about this dish long after dinner!
4
Servings
250
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Bacon
1/2 cup (diced)
Black Beans
1/2 cup (cooked)
Fresh Corn
1/2 cup (off the cob)
Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup (drained and rinsed)
Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup
Egg
1 (slightly beaten)
Red Peppers
3 tablespoons (finely diced)
Garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons (minced)
Chili Powder
1 1/2 teaspoons
Cilantro
1 tablespoon (minced (plus extra for garnish))
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Center-Cut Pork Chops
20 ounces (not thin cut)
Butter
4 teaspoons
Lime
1 (juice of)
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper
Reynolds Wrap Foil
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
In a skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain the excess fat and set the bacon aside to cool.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, slightly mash the black beans with a fork, leaving some whole for texture.
4
Add the crispy bacon, fresh corn, drained cottage cheese, breadcrumbs, slightly beaten egg, diced red peppers, minced garlic, chili powder, and minced cilantro to the bowl with the black beans. Mix everything together until well combined.
5
Using a paring knife, carefully cut a pocket into each pork chop. Ensure the pocket is deep enough to hold about 5-6 tablespoons of the filling.
6
Spoon the prepared filling into each pork chop pocket, taking care not to overstuff.
7
Prepare four pieces of Reynolds Wrap Foil, each measuring about 12 inches long. Place a ½ teaspoon of butter in the center of each piece of foil.
8
Position one stuffed pork chop on top of the butter, then sprinkle lightly with salt.
9
Top each chop with another ½ teaspoon of butter. Drizzle approximately 1 tablespoon of lime juice over each chop, then season with a splash of black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
10
Fold the foil around the pork chops to create a sealed packet, ensuring no juices escape. Place the sealed packets in a baking pan.
11
Bake the foil-wrapped pork chops in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the stuffing reaches 165°F (74°C).
12
Once cooked, remove the packets from the oven and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes before opening.
13
Serve the chops garnished with fresh cilantro, and drizzle with the savory juices from the foil packet for an extra burst of flavor!
Nutrition Information
12.5
Fat
18.75
Carbs
15
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Southwest Stuffed Pork Chops?
This is a dish featuring juicy center-cut pork chops stuffed with a blend of bacon, black beans, corn, and cottage cheese, seasoned with southwest spices and baked in foil packets.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 425°F (220°C).
What type of pork chops should I buy?
Use center-cut pork chops that are not thin cut to ensure they can be stuffed properly.
How do I prepare the bacon for the stuffing?
Dice the bacon and cook it over medium heat until crispy, then drain the excess fat.
What are the ingredients in the stuffing?
The stuffing includes bacon, black beans, fresh corn, cottage cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, red peppers, garlic, chili powder, and cilantro.
Do I need to mash the black beans?
Yes, slightly mash the cooked black beans with a fork, leaving some whole for texture.
How do I stuff the pork chops?
Carefully cut a deep pocket into each chop with a paring knife and spoon in 5-6 tablespoons of filling.
Why should I use Reynolds Wrap Foil?
The foil packets help maintain maximum moisture and tenderness during the baking process.
How much butter is used per pork chop?
Each chop uses 1 total teaspoon of butter: a half teaspoon placed underneath and another half teaspoon on top.
What is the purpose of adding lime juice?
Drizzling 1 tablespoon of lime juice over each chop adds a zesty southwest flavor profile.
What spices give this dish its heat?
Chili powder and a pinch of cayenne pepper provide the southwest heat.
How long do the pork chops need to bake?
Bake the sealed foil packets for 25 minutes.
What is the safe internal temperature for the stuffing?
The internal temperature of the stuffing should reach 165°F (74°C).
Is resting time necessary after baking?
Yes, let the packets rest for 5-10 minutes before opening to allow juices to redistribute.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains 250 calories.
How much protein is in this dish?
There are 15 grams of protein per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 12.5 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in the pork chops?
There are 18.75 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How should the cottage cheese be prepared?
The cottage cheese should be drained and rinsed before being added to the mixture.
What is the best way to serve these pork chops?
Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle the savory juices from the foil packet over the meat.
What size foil pieces are needed?
You will need four pieces of foil, each measuring about 12 inches long.
Does this recipe use fresh or dried garlic?
The recipe calls for 1.5 teaspoons of minced garlic.
How many ingredients are required in total?
There are 17 total ingredients including seasonings and foil.
Can I use frozen corn?
While fresh corn is recommended, you can use frozen corn if it is thawed and drained.
How much red pepper is used?
The recipe requires 3 tablespoons of finely diced red peppers.
What is the role of the egg in the recipe?
The slightly beaten egg acts as a binder for the stuffing ingredients.
How much chili powder is needed?
The recipe uses 1.5 teaspoons of chili powder.
Should I salt the meat directly?
Yes, sprinkle the pork chop lightly with salt after placing it on the butter in the foil.
What tags describe this recipe?
Tags include pork, stuffed pork chops, southwest flavors, bacon, black beans, and easy dinner recipe.