Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops
Golden browned pork chops stuffed with a creamy and savory spinach and cheese filling. Easy enough for every day, fancy enough for guests.
Servings: 4 -6
Ingredients
- 4-6, 1 inch thick center cut boneless pork chops
- 1 10 ounce box frozen chopped spinach thawed
- 1/2 cup chive and onion flavored cream cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese
- 1/4 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes
- 1 minced clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the center of each pork chop. Do not cut completely through the chops.
- 2. Squeeze as much of the liquid from the thawed spinach as possible. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained spinach, cream cheese, Asiago cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic.
- 3. Stuff each pork chop evenly with the spinach and cheese filling. Generously season the outside of each pork chop with salt and pepper.
- 4. Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the pork chops are golden browned and have reached an internal temperature of 145 F when checked with a meat thermometer.