Gouda-Stuffed Cajun Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions

Servings: 4
Servings Suggestions: Grilled Asparagus
Source: Sargento

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1-1/4 tsp. Cajun seasonings, divided
• 4 bone-in center cut pork chops, about 1 inch thick
• 4 slices Sliced Gouda Cheese
• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves

1. Heat oil and butter in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet (wrap handle in foil) over medium-high heat. Separate onion slices into rings; add to skillet. Cover; cook 3 minutes or until onions are wilted and beginnning to brown. Reduce heat, stir onions; cook uncovered 10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Stir 1/4 tsp. of the Cajun seasonings into the onion; transfer to a small bowl and cool at least 5 minutes. (Do not wash skillet.)
2. Cut a horizontal pocket in the side of each pork chop (or ask your meat retailer to do this for you). Spoon 1 Tbsp. of the onion onto center of each slice of cheese. Fold cheese over onion; stuff in pocket of pork chop and pinch edges together to close pockets. Sprinkle remaining 1 tsp. Cajun seasonings and oregano over chops.
3. Place same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Spoon remaining onion over chops. Transfer skillet to a preheated 375°F oven. Bake until chops are no longer pink in center, 8 to 10 minutes depending on thickness of chops. Drizzle any juices from skillet over chops.