Baked Cheddar-Stuffed Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

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Juicy pork chops stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and baked with a garlic butter glaze, delivering a rich, keto-friendly dinner packed with flavor. This American-inspired pork recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, sharp cheddar cheese, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each of the 4 pork chops about 3/4 inch deep, being careful not to cut through.
  2. Step 2: Stuff each pork chop pocket with 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the outside of the pork chops with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sear pork chops for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the pork chops, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and cheese is melted.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any pan juices over the chops for extra flavor.

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