Description
Delight your taste buds with these 30-minute Pear & Gorgonzola Stuffed Chops, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that transforms your meal into a culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine diced pears, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and chopped sage. Mix well.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each pork chop horizontally about three-quarters of the way through to create a pocket.
- Generously stuff each chop with the pear and Gorgonzola mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each stuffed chop and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops for about 2 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the stuffed chops to your preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C).
- Plate the stuffed chops and drizzle with any pan juices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pork chop (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: You can substitute Gorgonzola with feta or goat cheese for different flavor profiles. Add walnuts for extra crunch or incorporate fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for added aroma.