How to make Apple stuffed pork chops

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers can be more budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasonings is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat, and margarine can be a less expensive alternative.

apples

🥗Healthier: pears

💰Cheaper: frozen apple slices

Pears can provide a similar texture, while frozen slices are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in bread crumbs, sage, thyme, and salt; mix well.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Core and chop apples; add to the stuffing mixture.

Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.

Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each pork chop.

Stuff each chop with the apple mixture, securing with toothpicks if necessary.

Heat butter in the skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the stuffed pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and pour chicken broth over them.

Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.

Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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