SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS AND STUFFING

Smothered Pork Chops and Stuffing image

Provided by Paula S.

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4-6 porck chops
1 c flour
4 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 small bell pepper, chopped
2 Tbsp minced garlic
salt,pepper, garlic powder, onion powder to taste
1 pkg sliced mushrooms
1 box stove top pork stuffing mix
1 3/4 c boiling water or broth
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 c buttermilk
1/4 c wine

Steps:

1. In a plate or flat bowl, season the flour with salt, garlic and onion powder and pepper, to taste
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet while dredging the chops in the seasoned flour. Place seasoned chops in hot oil and brown each side. Reduce heat and continue cooking chops for approx 3 - 4 minutes per side. Remove chops from skillet.
3. To the oil in the skillet, add the chopped onions, bell pepper, mushrooms and minced garlic. Saute' until veggies are soft and mushrooms are reduced.
4. Add the wine to the skillet stirring and scraping to deglaze. Heat the water or broth to boil in microwave, then add to skillet. Bring to another boil. Turn off the heat and stir in the Stove Top stuffing mix.
5. Place the stuffing into a prepared 9x13 baking dish and top with the chops.
6. Mix the mushroom soup and buttermilk together. Add black pepper to taste. Pour this gravy over the chops. Cover dish with foil and bake @ 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes.