Pork Chops with Pesto Stuffing
Recipe provided by: Recipe AmericaRecipe Number: 71
Original recipe yield: 4
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Ingredients:
4 pork rib chops
cut 1-1/4 inches thick
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic
peeled and minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3-4 slices white bread
lightly toasted and torn into 1/4-inch
2 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
With a sharp knife cut opening in the rib side of each chop.
Insert knife in each opening and cut a pocket without cutting
through to other side of chop. Set chops aside.
Place basil, parsley, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and garlic in
blender container or food processor bowl. Blend or process about
30 seconds or until finely chopped. With blender or food
processor running, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer mixture
to a small bowl; stir in bread pieces. Sprinkle water over bread
mixture, tossing lightly to combine.
Spoon about 1/2 cup stuffing mixture into each chop. In a large
skillet, brown chops on each side in the remaining hot oil.
Place chops in a large baking dish; sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F. oven for 45 minutes
to 1 hour or until tender.