Creamed Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops with sun dried tomatoes will have your mouthwatering before they hit the dinner table!
When you’re craving a different way to cook boneless pork chops for an extra special meal — or a simple dinner with family and friends — spinach stuffed pork chops never fail to impress!
STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Succulent stuffed pork chops is your answer to another simple dinner. Seared first to get an irresistible golden crust and finished off in the oven ensures juicy pork chops every time.
A delicious spinach dip made with cream cheese, garlic, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and herbs in every mouthful with flavourful pork — they will all be begging you for this one!
Inspired by our popular spinach artichoke dip stuffed chicken breasts!
HOW TO COOK STUFFED PORK CHOPS
First, make sure you’re using boneless pork chops for the best results and easier preparation. Having said that, you can use bone-in chops if that’s all you have on hand, slicing your pockets around the bone (depending on the type of bone-in chop you’re using).
Season each pork chop with seasonings all over, then slice a pocket into each chop being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff pork chops with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach dip and seal with toothpicks.
HOW LONG TO COOK STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Sear your stuffed pork chops until golden for about 2-3 minutes each side, then bake them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, OR until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
TEMPERATURE:
Baked stuffed pork chops need to be cooked until an internal temperature reaches 150°F (or 65°C). The easiest way to read the temperature is to insert a thermometer into the thickest part of a pork chop. As soon as the ideal temp is reached, let chops rest for a good 5 minutes to allow to juices to recirculate back into the meat before serving.
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Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops
Creamed Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops with sun dried tomatoes will have your mouthwatering before they hit the dinner table! A different way to cook boneless pork chops stuffed with a delicious spinach dip made with cream cheese, garlic, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and herbs.
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
stuffed pork chops
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 338 kcal
:
Ingredients
PORK CHOPS:
2
pounds
(1 kg) boneless pork chops
1
teaspoon
onion powder
1
teaspoon
mild paprika
Salt and pepper,
to season
SPINACH DIP:
6
oz
(170 g) frozen spinach,
thawed
8
oz
(250 g) block cream cheese,
at room temp
1/2
cup
sun dried tomatoes packed in oil,
drained and chopped
1/4
cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4
cup
finely grated parmesan cheese
2
tablespoons
dried Italian herbs
1
tablespoon
minced garlic
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 °F (200°C).
Season both sides of each pork chop with the onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Slice a pocket into each chop about 3/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way.
To make the dip: squeeze and discard excess liquid out of the spinach. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, herbs and garlic; mix well to combine.
Fill pork 'pockets' with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon; seal with toothpicks.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or non stick pan over medium-high heat. Sear chops in batches until golden on both sides (about 3 minutes per side) until golden.
Transfer chops to HOT oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until no longer pink in the centre. (Internal temperature of 150°F or 65°C with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a pork chop.)
Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Cholesterol 111mg
37%
Sodium 502mg
21%
Potassium 843mg
24%
Total Carbohydrates 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 44g
88%
Vitamin A
71.8%
Vitamin C
2.8%
Calcium
28.7%
Iron
10.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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