Almond Stuffed Pork Chops

Submitted by Sandy in Oklahoma

"This recipe was given out on a cooking show on KOMA radio in Oklahoma City. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds delicious."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, 1 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup chopped almonds
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or 1 crushed bouillon cube
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon almond flavoring
• 2 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon browning sauce
• 1 tablespoon water

directions

1. Stuffing: melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook almonds, celery and onion in hot butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in the 2 tablespoons water, bouillon granules, parsley flakes and almond flavor. Add bread cubes; toss to moisten bread cubes.
2. From the side, cut a pouch into each chop. Fill pouch with 1/4th of stuffing mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
3. Place stuffed chops on rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 35-45 minute or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
4. Combine browning sauce and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Brush over chops and cook for 3 minutes longer. Remove toothpicks from chops and serve.