Apple Walnut Stuffed Pork Chops with St. Andre Chee

Name: Apple Walnut Stuffed Pork Chops with St. Andre Cheese and Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 8 sage leaves, roughly chopped; 4 Gala apples, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch chunks; 3/4 cup walnut halves; 1 to 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs; 4 (2 inch thick) bone-in pork chops; Essence, recipe follows; Olive oil, for drizzling; 1/4 pound St. Andre cheese, cut into 4 slices; Lentils, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; Olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped carrots; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups brown lentils; 4 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
8 sage leaves, roughly chopped
4 Gala apples, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
3/4 cup walnut halves
1 to 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
4 (2 inch thick) bone-in pork chops
Essence, recipe follows
Olive oil, for drizzling
1/4 pound St. Andre cheese, cut into 4 slices
Lentils, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrots
2 bay leaves
2 cups brown lentils
4 cups chicken stock

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["Preheat the oven to 550 degrees F.", "In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt.", "Add the onions and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.", "Add the sage, apples, and walnuts and cook until the apples are soft, about 8 minutes.", "Sprinkle in the bread crumbs, a little at a time, until the bread crumbs are moistened, but not dry.", "Remove from the heat.", "Cut a deep pocket along the center of the meaty side of the pork chop.", "Cut almost to the bone, but not all the way.", "Fill the pocket with as much filling as you can get in.", "Season both sides of the chops with Essence.", "Place on a baking sheet in a circle, so there is space in the center.", "Place any extra filling in the center of the chops.", "Drizzle lightly with olive oil.", "Bake for 15 minutes, or until outside begins to color.", "Lower the heat to 500 degrees and cook until medium, about 15 more minutes.", "Remove from the oven.", "Place 1 slice of St. Andre Cheese on top of each chop.", "Return to the oven and cook just until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.", "Serve with lentils.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

1389

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 8 sage leaves, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Apple Walnut Stuffed Pork Chops with St. Andre Cheese and Lentils falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Walnut Stuffed Pork Chops with St. Andre Cheese and Lentils

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