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Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops With Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Luisascatering / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago We made this last night (he grilled; I did everything else, ha ha). We couldn't stop telling each other how good it was. Had a nice bottle of Turley Zin with it. I love that we can eat at home but feel like we are at our favorite restaurant :-) Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:4	Luisascater
	pork chops blue cheese potatoes grilled

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Ingredients

4 (6-7 ounces each) boneless pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick (I use Niman Ranch all natural pork, the best!)

4 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon

4 small sprigs of fresh rosemary

Balsamic Rosemary Butter (recipe follows):

8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, room temp

1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar

leaves from 1 rosemary sprig, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp)

kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes (recipe follows):

4 large Idaho potatoes (about 3 pounds)

1 3/4 teaspoons salt

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (I used Kerrygold butter)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 ounces Roquefort, or other French blue cheese such as Bleu d'Avergne or Fourme d'Ambert (I used Creamy Danish Blue and it was delicious)

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Directions

For the rosemary butter: Place softened butter in bowl and whisk in remaining ingredients. Remove butter mixture from bowl and spoon onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a log, using the edge of a baking sheet to form a tight log. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

For the mashed potatoes: Peel and quarter the potatoes lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch wedges. Put in a heavy medium saucepan with 1 teaspoon of the salt and add enough cold water to cover by 1-inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Drain in a colander. Put potatoes through a ricer and return the potatoes to the saucepan. Add the cream, butter, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. With the heat on medium-low and stir the mixture until well blended, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in 4 oz blue cheese and mash to incorporate (use remaining blue cheese for garnish).

For the pork chops: Dry the chops with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Place a sprig of rosemary down on each chop and wrap a strip of bacon around each one, securing with a toothpick if needed. Prepare medium-hot fire in grill; grill chops over direct heat for 6-7 minutes; turn and grill 5-6 minutes more for medium doneness. Transfer to plate, tent with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes.

To serve: Remove toothpick and rosemary sprig (leave bacon on, of course!) Serve each chop with a pat of rosemary balsamic butter and side of blue cheese mashed potatoes garnished with left over blue cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

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Comments

lunasea 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Oh wow - this looks and sounds so delicious. I love the bacon, rosemary, balsamic, blue cheese combo. Can't wait to give it a try - thanks so much!

madmommy 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Oh Dear LORD! This sounds so amazing! Anything bacon makes me happy! Between that and my sweet teeth - no wonder my diets never work!! LOL!! Can't wait to try this dinner!! Sounds fantastic - Thank you so much for sharing! 5 :)

22566 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Really "NICE" Recipe.

Thank-you,Hope you are having a great day.

Kind Regards

mango 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This sounds like the perfect anniversary dinner. Thanks so much looks spectacular!!! :) 5 all the way

elgab89 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Luisa, it looks magnificent! I bet it tastes just as great as it looks! Another spectacular one!

kimberry 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Hi to my new cooking friend.Thanks, Yummy Pork Chops, I Love the bleu Cheese mashed potatoes. You got my 5 Have a good nite:)

krumkake 12 months ago said:
That looks amazing - a Must Try...I am drooling!

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