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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Didzis Rye
[email protected]No thanks.
Jess Dempsey
[email protected]I'll pass.
Chiamaka Rejoice
[email protected]Not my favorite.
Sacdiyoibraahim Sacdiyoibraahim12
[email protected]Meh.
PHAKISO Msimanga
[email protected]So good!
TT RAFI
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! The stuffing was flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Joyce Quaye
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning. I would also recommend using a different type of cheese, such as Parmesan or Asiago.
sharifah ssenyunja
[email protected]These pork chops were a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious. I think I would try brining the pork chops next time to help keep them moist.
Gods love-16 Savior07
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were really good. The stuffing added a lot of flavor and moisture to the meat. I would definitely make these again.
Saint Laurent
[email protected]These pork chops were easy to make and very tasty. The stuffing was especially good. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Antoinuel Lawson
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The pork chops were cooked to perfection and the stuffing was a great combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Samiul Hoque
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out perfectly. They were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jan S
[email protected]These stuffed pork chops were a hit with my family! The feta, basil, and almonds added so much flavor and moisture to the meat. I will definitely be making this dish again.