Pork Chops with Apple-Sage Stuffing

Prep Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 9:05 Hrs: Mins

Makes 4 servings

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup apple juice
1 (6-oz.) pkg. sage and onion-seasoned one-step stuffing mix
4 (4-oz.) boneless smoked pork chops
2 tablespoons apple jelly

1. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

2. Add apple, raisins and apple juice; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until
mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in stuffing mix. Spread mixture in sprayed baking dish. Top with pork chops. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

3. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered for 30 minutes.

4. Uncover baking dish; brush pork chops with jelly. Bake uncovered an
additional 15 to 20 minutes or until pork chops are thoroughly heated.

Make the Most of This Recipe: It is safe to place the fully cooked smoked pork chops over the stuffing and refrigerate overnight; the pork is thoroughly heated with the stuffing. Smoked pork chops are similar
in color to ham.

Ingredient Substitutions: For more flavor, add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of crushed dried sage leaves to the stuffing. For moister stuffing, add 1/4 cup of additional apple juice.

Kitchen Tip: This recipe may be baked as directed on the recipe immediately after assembly.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving (1 Serving) Calories 510 o (Calories from Fat 125), Total Fat 14g o (Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 2210mg; Total Carbohydrate 68g o (Dietary Fiber 3g, o Sugars 30g), Protein 28g

Percent Daily Value*: Calcium

Exchanges: 3 Starch; 1 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat

Carbohydrate Choices: 4 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Betty Crocker.