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Gorgonzola-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears
Servings 4
Calories 399 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops -- about 6 oz. each
- 2 ounces gorgonzola dolce cheese -- cut into 4 chunks
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pears -- about 8 oz. each cored and cut into wedges
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme -- 6 to 8
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°. Cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each pork chop.
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Press cheese chunks into hazelnuts to coat, reserving nuts that don't stick. Push 1 cheese chunk into each pork chop pocket.
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Heat oil in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Sear chops until browned, 2 minutes per side. Add pears and thyme to pan.
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Bake until pork is firm but still slightly pink in the center, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved nuts.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
