Description

These Crispy Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Pork Chops are juicy, golden, and full of flavor. Each thick-cut pork chop is stuffed with creamy goat cheese and shallots, coated in crispy panko, and finished with a buttery hot honey drizzle that melts into every bite. Elegant enough for date night but simple enough for a weeknight, this one hits the sweet, savory, and spicy notes all at once.

Ingredients

2 thick-cut boneless pork chops (about 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 ounces goat cheese (about 1/2 cup), softened

2 tablespoons minced shallot

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 tablespoons hot honey

Nonstick cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Using a sharp knife, make a slit in the side of each pork chop to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Season the pork chops inside and out with garlic salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese and minced shallot until combined. Stuff each pork chop with equal portions of the goat cheese mixture.
Brush the outside of the pork chops lightly with olive oil. Press the panko onto all sides to coat evenly.
Place the coated pork chops in the prepared baking dish and spray the tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and hot honey until smooth.
Bake the pork chops for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour the honey-butter mixture evenly over the top. Return to the oven and continue baking for 25 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the coating is golden and crisp.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use thick-cut pork chops (about 1 to 1¼ inches) so they stay juicy inside.

Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep the juices locked in.

For leftovers, let the pork chops cool completely, then store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Goat cheese adds a creamy tang, but you can swap it for cream cheese or feta for a milder flavor.

Hot honey adds a kick — use regular honey for a sweet-only version or drizzle with maple syrup for a different spin.

Perfect served with Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Gochujang Butter Sauce & Toasted Almonds — the spicy glaze balances the sweet heat of the pork beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American