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Gorgonzola-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears

Servings 4
Calories 399 kcal
Author April Cooper, Sunset DECEMBER 2011

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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each pork chop.
  2. Press cheese chunks into hazelnuts to coat, reserving nuts that don't stick. Push 1 cheese chunk into each pork chop pocket.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake until pork is firm but still slightly pink in the center, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved nuts.
  5. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Nutrition Facts
Gorgonzola-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 512mg22%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 5g21%
Protein 38g76%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.