BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE STUFFING

Baked Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing image

Apples and pork chops make a delicious pairing. I like to make this stuffed pork chop in the Fall when the new crop of apples are out. It makes a hearty meal and is great when the weather turns a little brisk.-Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

STUFFING:
2/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
1/2 cup chopped peeled apple
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PORK CHOPS:
4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apple
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Place in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining stuffing ingredients., Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing almost to the bone; fill with stuffing mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper., In a large skillet, brown chops in oil and butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Add broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; stir in the apple, walnuts and syrup. Pour over pork chops., Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 38g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.