This stuffed pork chops recipe combines juicy seared pork chops with melty swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms and onions stuffed in the middle. It's a dinner you'd get from a gourmet restaurant, yet it's so easy to make at home. In fact, you can have these baked stuffed pork chops ready in just 30 minutes!
Author:The Diet Chef
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Oven
Cuisine:Pork Chops
Ingredients
Two 6oz. boneless pork chopsSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms with onions ( 1/4 cup mushrooms or 1/4 cup of sauteed onions)1.5oz. chopped Swiss cheese2 tbsp chopped parsleyOlive oil, for frying
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Pat the pork chops dry.
Slice a pocket into the fat side of each pork chop.
Season the outside of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
Saute the mushrooms and onions for a few minutes in a skillet over medium heat.
In a medium bowl, combine sauteed mushrooms with onions, cheese, and parsley.
Fill each pork chop with the prepared mixture.
Close the pork chops pockets with toothpicks.
Place the pork chops on a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake the pork chops for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F degrees.
Remove the pork chops from the oven and carefully remove the toothpicks.
Heat a skillet with some olive oil over medium-high heat.