STUFFED PORK CHOPS WITH GRAVY

Stuffed Pork Chops with Gravy image

"A savory stuffing and gravy make these chops nice enough for a birthday dinner or other special occasion," assures Shirley Itz of Fredericksburg, Texas. "It's usually just my husband and I enjoy these moist chops, but I've been known to triple the recipe when our grown children and their families come by for dinner."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup seasoned stuffing croutons
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
3/4 cup beef broth
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

In a skillet, saute celery and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Transfer to a bowl. Add croutons, milk, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Cut a pocket in each pork chop; fill with stuffing., In a skillet, brown chops in remaining butter. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour broth into dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove chops and keep warm., Pour the pan drippings into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into drippings. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.