Yield: 6 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
6 \N | Pork chops; 1-1/4\" thick |
¼ teaspoon | Pepper |
2 cups | Breadcrumbs, Italian;divided |
½ cup | Apple; peeled, chopped |
⅓ cup | Cheese, Cheddar; shredded |
2 tablespoons | Pecans, toasted; choppd fine |
¼ teaspoon | Salt |
⅛ teaspoon | Apple pie spice |
2 tablespoons | Butter (or marg.); melted |
1 cup | Orange juice; divided |
Cut a 3" horizontal pocket in each pork chop, cutting to, but not through, opposite side. Sprinkle with pepper; set aside.
Combine 1-½ cups breadcrumbs and next 6 ingredients; stir in ½ cup orange juice. Stuff each pork chop evenly with breadcrumb mixture, and dredge in remaining breadcrumbs. Place chops in a 13x9x2" baking dish; add remaining orange juice. Cover.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 to 35 additional minutes. Serve immediately.
SOURCE: Southern Living Home for the Holidays. Typos by Nancy Coleman.
Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 10-29-94