Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Discover a delicious way to enjoy stuffed pork chops without the guilt! This Leaner Baked Stuffed Pork Chops recipe transforms the classic dish into a healthier option. It uses lean pork, a pork stuffing recipe with vibrant veggie for oven baked stuffed pork chops. Perfect for a flavorful, diet-friendly meal, these oven-baked butterfly pork chops are easy to make and packed with taste. butterfly pork chop recipe.
Stuffed Butterfly Pork Chops can really pack on the calories but stuffed pork chops are one of my favorite meals. Is it really possible to make stuffed pork chops and stay on your diet? Of course, it is! Meet its leaner, healthier version – our Stuffed Butterfly Pork Chop recipe. This recipe is packed with flavors but with significantly fewer calories. Built around lean pork chops and a stuffing full of veggies, it offers a guilt-free delight. We discovered this recipe for oven baked stuffed pork chops. It contains all those great flavors and more but with fewer calories and carbs.
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Our pork stuffing recipe replaces some of the heavier stuffing with veggies and adds some extra flavor. Also, we choose leaner pork chops and trimmed off the extra fat.
After making this butterfly pork chop recipe, I’m thrilled with how flavorful and satisfying they turned out! The combination of crispy bacon, tender veggies, and whole wheat stuffing packed into juicy, sage-seasoned pork chops created a deliciously guilt-free meal. This recipe is a keeper for anyone looking to enjoy a classic comfort dish without derailing their diet.
Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 thick boneless pork chops
- 2 slices bacon
- ½ purple onion chopped
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup stuffing mix packaged
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup low-fat cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ground sage to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper
Equipment Needed:
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Small skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Aluminum Foil
🥣 Recipe Tips
- Choose the Right Pork Chops: Opt for thick, boneless pork chops (at least 1-inch thick) to ensure they can hold the stuffing without tearing. If you’re not confident butterflying the chops yourself, ask your butcher to do it for you to save time and ensure a clean cut.
- Enhance the Stuffing Flavor: For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or fresh herbs like thyme to the stuffing mixture. You can also use a low-sodium stuffing mix to control the saltiness and let the sage, bacon, and veggies shine.
- Prevent Stuffing Spillage: When searing the pork chops, use tongs to handle them gently and avoid pressing down too hard, which can cause the stuffing to fall out. Secure the chops with toothpicks before searing if the flaps seem loose, and remove them before baking.
Imagine craving a comforting, hearty meal that feels indulgent but doesn’t derail your healthy eating goals. That’s where these Leaner Baked Stuffed Pork Chops come in, a recipe that’s become a cherished favorite in my kitchen. This dish transforms thick, juicy pork chops into a flavorful masterpiece by stuffing them with a lighter mix of crispy bacon, sautéed red bell peppers, onions, and whole wheat stuffing, all seasoned with aromatic sage. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering, these pork chops are a delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food while feeling great about every bite.
How to make Butterfly Pork Chops:
Start your Stuffed Butterfly Pork Chops by butterflying your pork chops. Buy thick pork chops and trim off any fat around the sides of the chops. Then pierce the center of one side and then slice almost all the way through and leave a flap of meat attached.
Fry 2 slices of bacon until crisp then remove and allow them to drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the bacon, red bell pepper, and onion. Measure out other ingredients such as stuffing, sage, and low-fat grated cheese.
In a small skillet saute the onion and pepper in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil until tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add stuffing mix, veggies, bacon, water and cheese in a small bowl and gently stir to combine. Season pork chops with sage, salt, and pepper.
Stuff pork Chops with the pork stuffing recipe mix saving the remaining. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and spray with a cooking spray. Quickly sear both sides of the chops, remove and place in an 8 X 8 baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing around the pork chops. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Confession time! 💬👀 Who else here agrees that making stuffed butterfly pork chops while staying on a diet feels like a Herculean task? With our carefully crafted lean pork stuffing recipe, you can now enjoy your favorite meal without fretting over calories. So, how about giving it a shot?
So go ahead and enjoy this butterfly pork chop recipe without all those extra carbs and guilt.
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🥣 Recipe
Equipment
- Small Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 thick boneless pork chops
- 2 slices bacon
- ½ purple onion chopped
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup stuffing mix packaged
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup low-fat cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ground sage to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper
Instructions
- Trim the fat on the pork chops and then carefully butterfly your pork chops. (simply pierce the longer side of the pork chop and slice all the way through leaving a flap of skin attached) Or get your butcher to do it.
- Cook the bacon and place on paper towels to drain then chop into 1/2 pieces.
- Saute the chopped onion and bell pepper in olive oil until tender then remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, add the cooked veggies, bacon, stuffing mix, water, cheese and mix well.
- Season the pork chops with sage, salt, and black pepper.
- Carefully stuff the chops with the stuffing mixture reserving the remaining stuffing mixture.
- Place the chops in a heated frying pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Brown both sides of the chops, turning carefully to prevent the stuffing from falling out.
- Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray and place both chops in the dish and spoon in remaining stuffing around the chops. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 20 additional minutes until done.
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oh yum, I love the idea of stuffing these!
Yummy looks wonderful!
Had no idea Stove Top made a whole wheat stuffing! Another idea to put in my "what would Evelyn do" file…hahaha 😉
Thank you for linking up this week.
Those look good. I remember having some similar to those at a cousin's wedding one time. Thanks for sharing the recipe at the hop!
Hi Evelyn, these pork chops look so good and I bet taste great too.
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks for shairng this pork chops recipe. I am going to try it now.
What a great way to lighten up one of your favorite meals! 🙂 Love this!