Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops

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Sharkey Family recipe. This goes great served with fresh steamed broccoli and a Caesar salad.

Submitted by SDaisy2
Updated on September 18, 2016
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chilled basil pesto

  • 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

  • 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Mix feta cheese, basil pesto, and pine nuts in a bowl. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop, 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from the bone, to make a pocket for stuffing. Stuff pork chops with pesto filling and secure with toothpicks.

  3. Mix black pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a small bowl; rub both sides of each chop with the spice mix. Place chops into a shallow baking dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until chops are browned and stuffing is hot, about 40 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush chops with balsamic vinegar and bake until vinegar forms a glaze, another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335 Calories
22g Fat
3g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 29g 59%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 445mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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