Corn-Stuffed Pork Chops

Name: Corn-Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup cornbread 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)

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup cornbread 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)

Directions

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

1 serving: 297 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch.

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

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