INSIDE-OUT PORK CHOPS

Inside-Out Pork Chops image

This recipe gets its name because the corn bread serves as a coating instead of a stuffing. You can easily vary the amount of chili powder, so these slightly spicy chops appeal to all.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 pork chops (1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup water
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

In a skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops in butter. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until juices run clear and pork is tender. Drain pork chops on paper towels. Drain all drippings from pan. , In a bowl, combine muffin mix, egg, milk and chili powder; mix until blended. Immediately coat chops with batter. In the same skillet over medium heat, fry chops in oil until batter is golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.