Stuffed Pork Chops

Makes 4 Servings.

4 - Boneless pork chops
6 - Slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 - Sweet onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 - Green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup - Stuffing
1/2 cup - Water
1/2 cup - Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp - Salt
1/4 tsp - Pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. Make a pocket in each pork chop by cutting into side of chop toward the bone.

2. In skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender; remove from heat. Drain. Stir in stuffing crumbs and water until well mixed. Stir in cheese.

3. Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Fill pockets with about 1/3 cup stuffing. In same skillet, cook pork over medium heat, turning once, until brown.

4. Place pork chops in 13x9-inch pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil; bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake for 10 minutes longer.