STUFFED PORK CHOPS APPLE BACON RECIPES

Steps:

• To flatten each pork chop, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound pork with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wrap.
• In shallow bowl, combine flour, seasoned salt and garlic powder; mix well. Place milk and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip each pork chop in flour mixture; dip in milk. Coat well with bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pork chops; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly pink in center.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper.
• In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Remove 2 tablespoons melted butter to small bowl; set aside. Return skillet to stove. Increase heat to medium-high; add onion, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Add stuffing cubes, broth and thyme; stir until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
• In thick side of each pork chop, cut a slit about 2 inches deep and 3 inches long to form a pocket (do not cut in half.) Spoon about 1/3 cup stuffing mixture into each pocket; pressing mixture in firmly. Brush stuffed chops with reserved melted butter; sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and pepper. Place in pan.
• Bake 23 to 28 minutes or until thermometer inserted in stuffing reads 165°F.