Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops filled with cheesy herb stuffing and baked to perfection! This is an easy, comforting dinner that looks fancy but takes very little effort thanks to a boxed stuffing shortcut.
Servings 4
Calories 646kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops thick-cut
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 6 oz stuffing mix I use a savory herb one
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 scallions sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Get prepped: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice a deep pocket into 4 pork chops, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season the chops: Mixt together 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper sprinkle both sides with the seasoning.
- Make the stuffing: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 cup salted butter to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in 6 oz stuffing mix, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and 2 scallionsuntil combined.
- Stuff the pork chops: Spoon the stuffing mixture into the pockets of the pork chops, pressing gently to fill.
- Sear the chops: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and sear for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake to finish: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to make the pocket so you don’t cut through the sides.
- Don’t overstuff - just enough to fill the pocket without bursting out.
- Sear the chops until golden for extra flavor and better presentation.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices stay inside.
- If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer the chops to a baking dish before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1634mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 3mg
