Gorgonzola-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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Here's a recipe to add to your go-to list: easy enough to pull off for a Tuesday night dinner but special enough to serve to guests. 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 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme |
Directions:
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.
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