Baked Cheddar-Stuffed Pork Chops with Garlic Herb Butter

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Juicy pork chops stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and baked to perfection, finished with a garlic herb butter sauce for a rich, keto-friendly dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork chops, sharp cheddar cheese, 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 without slicing all the way through.
  2. Step 2: Stuff each pocket with 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, pressing gently to close.
  3. Step 3: Season pork chops on both sides with 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; sear pork chops for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp softened butter with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme.
  6. Step 6: Spread the garlic herb butter evenly over the seared pork chops.
  7. Step 7: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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