Savory Stuffed Pork Chops

  Dinner

Who would ever guess baked stuffed pork chops could be so simple? Baby spinach and stuffing mix are the secrets to this elegant recipe.

Savory Stuffed Pork Chops

Average Rating: 4.6875

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 5 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 package (6 ounces) sage stuffing mix
  • 1-1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Instructions

  • 1. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in each pork chop. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add spinach; cook until wilted. Stir in the stuffing mix, sour cream and sage.
  • 2. Fill each chop with about 1/3 cup stuffing mixture; secure with toothpicks if necessary. Place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with lemon pepper.
  • 3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 320 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

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