Spinach Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops Recipes

ITALIAN STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• If you are using the large tenderloin from Costco, cut it almost in half, then cut the halves almost in half again so that you kind of unfold it a few times and try to pound it out flat to about 1/2" thickness or slightly thinner. (If you are using a smaller pork tenderloin, cut almost in half and pound it flat).
• Once the tenderloin is flat and has a good surface area, spread the cream cheese all over the top. Lay the roasted red peppers over the cream cheese then sprinkle on the crumbled bacon. Evenly sprinkle on the packages dried pesto seasoning and lay the spinach leaves all over the top.
• Roll the pork up (like you would if you were making cinnamon rolls) and tie it shut with 3 or 4 pieces of kitchen twine if needed. Next, rub olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper all over the pork and place in a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350-degrees about 60-90 minutes or until pork is cooked through. Once cooked, slice and serve!
• **This makes quite a lot. After rolling, but before baking, cut it into thirds or fourths. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze!

SPINACH STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place the pork chops on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each.
• Drizzle the pork chops with the avocado oil.
• Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the pork.
• Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
• Spoon the spinach mixture into each pork chop evenly.
• Place the pork chops in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
• Rest 3 minutes before serving.

SPINACH-AND-CHEESE PORK CHOPS WITH POLENTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and add the polenta in a single layer; brush both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if needed, add the pork chops and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a separate baking sheet.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook until just golden, 1 minute. Add the spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Top the pork chops with the spinach and 1 cheese slice each; bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the broth to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted. Top the pork with the pan sauce and peppers; serve with the polenta.

SPINACH STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the center of each pork chop. Do not cut completely through the chops. 2. Squeeze as much of the liquid from the thawed spinach as possible. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained spinach, cream cheese, Asiago cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic. 3. Stuff each pork chop evenly with the spinach and cheese filling. Generously season the outside of each pork chop with salt and pepper. 4. Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the pork chops are golden browned and have reached an internal temperature of 145 F when checked with a meat thermometer.

SPINACH & ROASTED RED PEPPER STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Bring water and 2 Tbsp. dressing to boil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in spinach, stuffing mix, peppers and 1/2 cup cheese; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
• Meanwhile, make horizontal cut in one long side of each chop to make pocket, being careful to not cut all the way through to opposite side of chop. Spoon about 1/3 cup stuffing mixture into each chop; press cut sides together of chops together to seal pockets.
• Spoon remaining stuffing into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with chops. Brush with remaining dressing; top with tomatoes.
• Bake 25 min. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 15 min. or until cheese is melted and chops are done (145ºF). Remove from oven; let stand 3 min. before serving.

PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Roast peppers directly over the flame of a gas-stove burner or under a broiler, turning often, until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plastic bag, and let stand 15 minutes. Peel peppers, and discard stems, seeds, and ribs. Tear flesh into thick strips.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Generously season chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Brown chops on both sides, turning once, about 4 minutes total.
• Stir in garlic and capers, and cook 30 seconds, stirring to prevent garlic from burning. Add wine, and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits as wine reduces to a glaze, about 3 minutes. Add roasted peppers.
• With pan still very hot, add vinegar, and cook 2 minutes, swirling skillet as vinegar bubbles. Reduce heat to medium. Cover, and cook until chops are cooked through and internal temperature reaches 138 degrees (they should be slightly pink inside), 4 to 5 minutes. Serve pork chops and peppers over polenta.

TRICOLORE STUFFED PORK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Peel and slice the onion into 4 rounds. Place in a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and set aside.
• Using the tip of a sharp knife, score the pork fat in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4-inch deep. Unroll the loin so it is completely flat and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lay the provolone slices over the pork, shingling slightly. Open the peppers so they lay flat and tear or cut them in half so you are left with 8 triangles. Lay the peppers flat on top of the cheese, fitting them together like a puzzle. Distribute the spinach evenly over the peppers. Beginning at one end, roll the pork back up into its original shape with the fat on top. Tie the loin in 4 places with butcher's twine and sprinkle all over with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
• Set the pork on the bed of onions and scatter the rosemary sprigs around. Pour the broth into the bottom of the pan and drizzle the pork with the olive oil. Roast golden brown on top, about 50 minutes.
• Baste the pork with the pan juices and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the loin registers 150 degrees F, about 40 minutes.
• Allow the pork to rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Strain the pan juices and serve alongside the pork.