Name: Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 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; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2

Mix feta, pesto, and pine nuts in a bowl. To make a pocket, use the tip of a sharp knife to cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop, about 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from bone. Stuff pork chops with feta-pesto filling and secure with toothpicks.
Step 3

Mix black pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a small bowl. Rub both sides of each chop with spice mix. Place chops into a shallow baking dish.
Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until chops are golden, 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, 5 minutes more.

Enjoy your meal!