CORN-STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Corn-Stuffed Pork Chops image

Here's a main course that's impressive enough for guests but simple enough for weeknights. The moist stuffing only takes a few moments to prepare. -Kimberly Andresen, Chiefland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup corn bread stuffing mix
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in the stuffing mix, corn, pimientos, salt, cumin and pepper. , Cut a pocket in each chop by slicing almost to the bone. Stuff each chop with the mixture. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. , Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until thermometer in the meat reads 160°. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges