Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This quick-cooking dish offers a nice balance of savory and sweet tastes. Serve with a side of simple roasted Brussels sprouts for a special meal that's full of fall flavors. Ingredients:
4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided |
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil |
1 1/2 teaspoons butter |
1 ripe pear, cored and cut into 16 wedges |
Directions:
1. Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each pork chop to form a pocket. Stuff 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese into each pocket. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper evenly over both sides of pork. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pork to pan; sauté for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove pork from pan, and let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Melt butter in pan; swirl to coat. Add pear; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sauté 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Serve with pork.
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