Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons chilled basil pesto; 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts; 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chilled basil pesto
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Mix feta cheese, basil pesto, and pine nuts in a bowl. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop, 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from the bone, to make a pocket for stuffing. Stuff pork chops with pesto filling and secure with toothpicks.
3
Mix black pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a small bowl; rub both sides of each chop with the spice mix. Place chops into a shallow baking dish.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until chops are browned and stuffing is hot, about 40 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush chops with balsamic vinegar and bake until vinegar forms a glaze, another 5 minutes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, 2 tablespoons chilled basil pesto, 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts, 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick, and more.

Yes, Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops 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.

Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops

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