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I’m not going to name any names, but I’m in a “Stuff it!” kind of mood! 🙂 It happens to the best of us.
Since I really can’t go around saying “Stuff it” to perfect strangers…lol…I decided to channel that feeling into a package of pork chops! (Poor unsuspecting things.)
One minute they were laying there, minding their own business. The next, I was slicing them open and shoving stuffing inside them! Poor things didn’t stand a chance. However, I happen to think their make-over was superb! I think you will too.
I love to buy the BIG thick pork chops from Costco. (Ya know…the one’s that look like Goliath was the butcher cutting ’em up for his family of giants.) I fillet them in half so that one pork chop becomes two. (It’s like I’m a magician!) Four become eight. Which is exactly the number you need for this recipe.
You’ll want a really good boneless pork chop about 3/4 an inch thick. Using a really sharp knife cut a “pocket” right down the center of your pork chop from one end to the other.
Be careful not to completely cut through the pork chop. Remember you are creating a “pocket” for your stuffing.
Now for the fun part of this recipe. The stuffing! Shhhhh….it’s from a box! Shocking I know!
That’s right you are going to use one box of Stove Top Stuffing, or your favorite brand of instant boxed stuffing mix. Follow the box directions for microwave instructions. It’s basically water and butter. It will take about 4 minutes!
Once it comes out of the microwave, use a fork to “fluff” it up!
With your pork chops all ready to go… let’s stuff them with your amazing gourmet cooked stuffing. (Why make something simple, hard? That’s my motto! Don’t ya agree?)
Grab a heaping tablespoon of stuffing and place it in the center of the slit you cut in your pork chop. You may have to use your hands to really stuff it down inside the pork chop pocket. (Come on…dig in! Get’er done!)
Press your pork chop edges together and place them on a cookie sheet until you have all your pork chops stuffed.
Remember when stuffing… this poor little pork chop did nothing to you… so be nice and gentle when working your magic!
*Please note…You will have left over stuffing. No worries you can just tuck it in and around your pork chops when you bake them later.
To prepare the coating mixture for the pork chops you need the other box of stuffing mix.
Place the stuffing mix into a large heavy-duty zip lock bag. With a rolling-pin crush the bread crumbs until they are fine crumbles. (You can also do them in your food processor if you have one. Whichever is easiest for you. I like to use the bag because less dishes!)
Place the crumbs into a shallow dish, like a pie plate.
Heat a large skillet with 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil over medium high heat.
In another shallow dish beat two eggs to create an egg wash. Carefully grab a stuffed pork chop and dip it into the egg wash being sure to coat both sides.
Remove the pork chop from the egg wash.
Gently lay the pork chop into the crushed stuffing mix. Using a fork, or spoon, cover the top of the pork chop with the stuffing crumbs, so that both sides are coated. Press down with your hand to be sure they adhere to the pork chop.
Place the stuffed breaded pork chop into your preheated skillet. Cook until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes per side.
Using large tongs, or a spatula, carefully turn the pork chops to brown the other side. Be careful not to knock off all that yummy golden brown coating.
*Do not worry about the pork chops being cooked through. You are going to place them in the oven to finish cooking.
Place your crispy pork chops onto a large baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Place browned pork chops into the oven for 20 minutes or until juices run clear.
TIP: Be very careful not to over cook your pork chops! Key to a juicy pork chop is not over cooking them. They take less time to cook than you think.
While your pork chops are in the oven you can make the simple gravy to pour over the top of your stuffed pork chops.
To make the gravy mix one can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup sour cream, and one cup of milk in a medium sauce pan.
Simmer over low heat until heated through. If you would like a thinner gravy, add more milk till you have the consistency you desire.
Place your fully baked pork chops onto a serving platter and pour creamy gravy over each pork chop. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
There you go! Beautiful, easy, stuffed pork chops. They are loaded with flavor from all the seasonings in the stuffing mix.
They wear a crispy golden coating on the outside! Are tender and juicy on the inside, and loaded with all that luscious stuffing.
The creamy gravy just brings everything together. This recipe takes ordinary plain pork chops to new heights! One the residents at your Nest, I’m certain, will absolutely L.O.V.E.!
I served this for our weekly family Sunday dinner and paired it up with a few of our favorite side dishes!
What side dishes go with Stuffed Pork Chops?
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Lori | 19th Apr 17
This was a big hit. I did stuff the extra stuffing around the pork chops.I did add a little garlic and thyme to the gravy. I did cook it a little longer. I used a thermometer to check the temp of the chops. I will make it again.
norine@norinesnest.com | 19th Apr 17
Hi Lori!
Thank you for all the wonderful feedback! I love the idea of adding garlic and thyme to the gravy! I’m so glad you enjoyed it enough to want to make it again! Thanks for sharing and thanks for visiting my nest! Have a GREAT week! ~Norine
Geri | 3rd Oct 17
I have made stuffed pork chops before… these were very good.i did only use one box… bc I was making only 4 pork chops. So I cut recipe in half. Only a little stuffing left so that will be for leftovers.
norine@norinesnest.com | 4th Oct 17
Hi Geri!
I’m so glad you liked this recipe. One box of stuffing is perfect for four pork chops…we are just little Piggy’s at this Nest and love our stuffing! LOL (No pun intended in that comment!) Thanks so much for visiting with me today and for sharing! Love hearing from friends!
Happy Nesting!
Norine
Thelma Anderson-Sanders | 20th Jun 18
I SO TIRED OF FRYING. SO I HAD A 📦 OF STUFFING AND BONE IN PORK LOIN THAT I CUT INTO CHOPS TO THICK TO FRY. IT WAS AMAZING WITH MASHED TATERS AND MIXED VEGGIES. MY .S.O. 💘 IT. HE WAS STUFFED JUST LIKE THE CHOPS.LOL. THANKS
norine@norinesnest.com | 20th Jun 18
Hi Thelma!
Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I loved your cute message! It made my day. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe and I love your side dishes! Perfect with these stuffed chops! Have a Wonderful Week!
Happy “Non-Frying” Week! 😉
Norine
Chelsea | 2nd Aug 18
Could you use a cast iron skillet to brown them and then put in the oven to finish baking?
norine@norinesnest.com | 3rd Aug 18
Hi Chelsea!
Yes you could and it would work wonderfully! Isn’t everything better in a cast iron skillet? These would work beautifully in one. Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting. Hope you have a great weekend!
Happy Nesting!
~Norine
Lisa | 29th Oct 18
Making these to night can’t wait until we try these!!
Lisa | 29th Oct 18
The video said to bake at 350 degrees and your recipe said 300 degrees. Which one do I use?
norine@norinesnest.com | 29th Oct 18
Hi Lisa!
I’m sorry for the confusion. Make them according to the recipe card. 300°. Sorry about that mistake in the video. Good catch! I will work on getting that changed.
Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my Nest. I hope you and your family enjoy the pork chops.
Happy Nesting!
Norine
Laura | 12th Jan 19
Made this for dinner tonight!! Spectacular!
norine@norinesnest.com | 14th Jan 19
Hi Laura!
Hooray!!! Thanks so much for sharing with me! I love when a recipe is tried by a follower and they love it! Makes me whole week!!! Hope you have a Great Day and a very Happy New Year! Stop by again soon!
Happy Nesting!
~Norine
Diane Harley | 21st Jan 19
Getting ready to make this for dinner
norine@norinesnest.com | 21st Jan 19
Hi Diane!
Can’t wait to hear how you like it! I was just thinking of adding this to this weeks dinner menu. I love it so much!
Thanks for sharing with me. I hope you have a great week and I can’t wait to hear how you liked it. Fingers crossed!
Happy Nesting!
~Norine
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Bonnie | 20th Aug 19
Making them for a dinner party on Saturday …
norine@norinesnest.com | 21st Aug 19
Hi Bonnie!
I hope all your guests enjoy them and that it makes for an easy dinner prep for you! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting with me. I hope you have a wonderful time Saturday night.
Happy Nesting!
Norine
Bonnie | 24th Aug 19
Do you think I could brown them and then cook them later ? Trying to save time when guest arrive not to be cooking ..
Thanks
norine@norinesnest.com | 26th Aug 19
Hi Bonnie!
I’m so sorry! I was out of town this weekend. Hope your dinner turned out good! I feel so bad I wasn’t available to answer your question.
Happy Nesting!
Norine
Bonnie | 29th Aug 19
Norine … not to worry … made the pork chops that day …. turned out great .. everyone loved them … followed the recipe
Thanks
norine@norinesnest.com | 30th Aug 19
Hi Bonnie!
I’m so glad your dinner was a success! Thanks for sharing with me!
Have a Great Holiday weekend.
~Norine