PORK CHOPS STUFFED WITH FETA, BASIL & ALMONDS
This one is made up on the fly! I thawed some pork chops, and started looking in the fridge for things to stuff it with. I had some fresh basil I needed to use, came across the feta, and remembered I had some almonds. Added a few other ingredients, stuffed 'em, and baked 'em. They have sort of a Mediterranean flair. Soooo good!
Provided by Terrie Hoelscher
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°.
- 2. Pat pork chops dry. Trim off excess fat around edges. Holding palm of one hand firmly flat on top of a chop, use a sharp knife with a sweeping motion to split the chop horizontally and form a pocket. Take care not to cut thru the back or sides or bottom of the chop. Repeat w/ second chop. Set aside on a platter.
- 3. In a med. bowl, mix together the feta, lemon zest, chopped almonds, basil, craisins, dijon, & thyme. Stir to blend well.
- 4. Stuff the mixture into each chop, pressing it deep into the pocket. Place chops back onto platter.
- 5. Spread apricot preserves on top of each chop. Then sprinkle with the unseasoned bread crumbs, pressing the bread crumbs into the preserves. Spritz the top of the crumbs w/ spray butter or spray canola oil.
- 6. Spray a baking dish with PAM or canola oil. Using a large spatula, transfer the chops from the platter to the prepared baking dish. (If you put the chops into the baking dish before sprinkling the bread crumbs on top, you'll have a mess of bread crumbs in the bottom of the dish that might burn, once you bake the chops).
- 7. Bake chops for 35 - 40 minutes, testing for doneness when thermometer inserted into meat reaches 170° (don't put thermometer into the stuffing; you want to read the MEAT temperature).
- 8. Remove chops from oven when done, and let them sit for just a few minutes, so the stuffing will set up & cool a bit.
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Sheena Docherty
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops were tough and the stuffing was bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mo Momo
[email protected]These pork chops were a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious. I think I will try cooking them for less time next time.
Aymi Tman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were amazing! The stuffing was flavorful and the chops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Magezi Ronald
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mylee Abbott
[email protected]Delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Hsushs Usihd
[email protected]These pork chops were easy to make and turned out great! The stuffing was flavorful and the chops were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Anthony Muonga
[email protected]I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Dia Fields
[email protected]These pork chops were delicious! The feta and basil added a nice touch of flavor, and the almonds gave the chops a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Freddie Musonda
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The pork chops were so tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Emma Doyle
[email protected]These pork chops were a hit with my family! The feta, basil, and almonds added a delicious and unique flavor to the chops. I will definitely be making this dish again.