Brie-Stuffed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions
Juicy pork chops wrapped around creamy brie and sweet caramelized onions, finished with a rich pan sauce. This french-inspired one pot (high-protein) ready in about 25 minutes pairs each pork chops, brie cheese, thinly sliced yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 4 oz each pork chops
- 2 oz brie cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 4 oz pork chops on a cutting board. Make a horizontal pocket in each chop and insert 2 oz brie cheese, pressing gently to seal.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized.
- Step 3: Season pork chops with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sear in the skillet with onions for 3 minutes per side until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, add 2 tbsp heavy cream and 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Brie-Stuffed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Brie-Stuffed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep each pork chops from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Brie-Stuffed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Brie-Stuffed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Brie-Stuffed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions high-protein?
Yes — this recipe is tagged high-protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Impressed my date with this dish. The contrast of creamy brie and savory pork was absolutely perfect.
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner! The one-pot method saved so much time, and the brie melted beautifully into the pork.
- ★★★★★
The brie and caramelized onions made these pork chops incredibly rich and flavorful. My husband even asked for seconds!
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