Camembert-filled Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing

Description

• This recipe yields 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless center-cut pork chops
• 1 round camembert or gouda cheese - (4½ oz)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• ¾ tsp chicken bouillon granules
• ¾ cup apple juice
• 2 garlic cloves halved
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs (or 2½ tsp dried rosemary)
• 2 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix
• 1 large Red Delicious apple unpeeled, chopped

Garnishes

• apple wedges
• fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

1. Cut an opening in 1 side of each chop, cutting to but not through remaining 3 sides.
2. Cut cheese into 4 portions; place 1 portion into each opening.
3. Secure with wooden picks.
4. Combine flour, pepper, and paprika; dredge chops in flour mixture.
5. Brown chops in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet 3 minutes on each side.
6. Remove from skillet.
7. Combine water and next 4 ingredients in skillet; bring to a boil.
8. Boil 1 minute; remove and discard garlic and rosemary.
9. Stir in stuffing mix and chopped apple.
10. Return chops to skillet.
11. Bake, covered, at 350°F for 30 minutes or until tender.
12. Garnish, if desired.