Almond Stuffed Pork Chops

Thick meaty pork chops are awesome when baked with a bread stuffing flavored with Almond Brothers nuts. The delicious results will look like you’ve slaved for hours.

PREP. TIME – 15 Min
SERVE TIME – 50 min

INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless pork chops, 1 1/4 inch thick
1 Tbsp. butter
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules or 1 crushed bouillon cube
1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
2 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. browning sauce
1 Tbsp. water

DIRECTIONS:

Stuffing: melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook almonds, celery and onion in hot butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in the 2 tablespoons water, bouillon granules, parsley flakes and almond flavor. Add bread cubes; toss to moisten bread cubes.

From the side, cut a pouch into each chop. Fill pouch with 1/4th of stuffing mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
Place stuffed chops on rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 35-45 minute or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

Combine browning sauce and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Brush over chops and cook for 3 minutes longer. Remove toothpicks from chops and serve.