Pork Chops and Dressing Balls

Submitted by pines506

"This is my favorite way to eat pork chops!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 6 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1⁄4 cup diced celery
• 4 1⁄2 cups cubed dry bread (9 slices)
• 1 egg
• 6 tablespoons water (more or less as needed to help balls hold shape) or 6 tablespoons chicken broth (more or less as needed to help balls hold shape)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1⁄3 cup water

directions

1. Brown pork chops in melted margarine on both sides in a large skillet.
2. Arrange chops in an oven-proof casserole.
3. Combine celery and onion and saute in pan drippings until soft.
4. Add sauteed vegetables to bread cubes in a large bowl.
5. Add water or broth, egg and seasonings.
6. Mix lightly until dressing will hold its shape when formed into a ball.
7. Form into 6 balls.
8. Place one ball on top of each chop.
9. Heat soup and 1/3 cup water until smooth.
10. Spoon over dressing balls and chops.
11. Cover and bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes or until chops are done.
12. Baste chops once or twice during baking.
13. Can uncover last 10 minutes of baking so dressing balls "crisp" up a little on the outside if desired.