Peanut Butter And Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

With a small knife, make a "pocket" in each pork chop by cutting horizontally from the outside edge almost to the bone.

In a medium bowl, mix together remaining ingredients except jelly, salt, and pepper. Shape stuffing mixture into equal patties.

Spread each meat pocket open and put one stuffing patty into each pork chop. Using wooden toothpicks (2-3 per chop), close each pocket to prevent stuffing from falling out during cooking.

Preheat oven to 450. Spray pork chops lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Place a large, oven-proof frying pan over medium high heat until hot. Place pork chops in pan and cook about 8 minutes, turning often, or until well browned on both sides.

Remove pan from stove and place in hot oven to cook another 20 minutes. If desired, baste pork chops with jelly during the last five minutes of cooking time. When pork chops are done, remove toothpicks and season with salt and pepper.

* To toast bread crumbs, place crumbs on a foil-lined baking pan and bake in a 300 oven (or toaster oven) for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.