Jalapeno Popper Pork Chops
Jalapeño Popper Pork Chops are loaded with flavor. Boneless pork chops stuffed with a cheesy jalapeño filling, wrapped in bacon and grilled to juicy perfection. Grilled pork chops do not have to be dry and boring.
Stuffed Pork Chops are our latest dinner obsession and if you haven’t tried them, you are missing out. It’s a great recipe to make for company and if you are a popper fan, check out our Sausage Jalapeño Poppers for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients for Jalapeño Popper Pork Chops
- Boneless Pork Chops ~ Thick Cut.
- Cream Cheese ~ Softened.
- Cheddar Cheese ~ Shredded.
- Jalapeños ~ Diced with seeds and membranes removed.
- Granulated Garlic
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
- Bacon ~ Thin sliced.
- Olive Oil
- Pork Rub ~ Or favorite bbq rub seasoning.
How to Grill Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Pork Chops
- Prepare a grill fire to about 325° with hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the sides of the pork chops, do not cut through the ends.
- Spoon cream cheese mixture into the pork chops.
- Wrap slices of bacon around the pork chops, 1 1/2 – 2 slices each.
- Coat lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with dry rub.
- Cook pork chops over indirect fire with the grill closed about 15 minutes.
- Check the pork chops with a digital meat thermometer and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 145°.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice pork chops into thick slices and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Storage: Store leftover pork chops wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Reheat sliced pork chops in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after a few minutes to heat from both sides.
- Make it with Chicken Breast: This recipe will also work with chicken breasts if preferred. Cook chicken until it reaches 165°.
Serve cheesy jalapeno popper pork chops with Grilled Potato Wedges and Parmesan Corn on the Cob or your favorite side for a complete meal that is great for busy weeknights.
More Delicious Pork Chops to Try
These Jalapeño Popper Pork Chops are really simple recipe to make on your outdoor grill and they are sure to be a family favorite. All of the delicious flavors of a bacon wrapped popper with smoky pork chops is the best pork chop recipe you’ll ever taste!
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Jalapeno Popper Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut boneless pork chops
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup diced jalapeños seeds and membranes removed
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 8 slices thin bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Pork Rub
Instructions
- Prepare grill fire to 325° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Make the filling by combining cream cheese with shredded cheddar, jalapeños, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Make a cut into the side of each pork chop, creating a pocket for the filling. Do not cut through the ends.
- Spoon filling into the pork chops.
- Wrap each pork chop with bacon.
- Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with pork rub.
- Cook over indirect fire with the grill closed for about 15 minutes. Check the internal temperature, cooking until pork reaches 145°.
- Remove from grill, rest 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Can you cook these in an oven?
Hi Rachel,
You can. I would cook them at 375° and cook until internal temperature of the pork chops reach 145°.
~ Milisa
What is the thickness of the pork chop?
Hi Amanda,
A thick pork chop works best for this recipe, 3/4 – 1 inch works well.
~ Milisa