Pork Chops a la Blue

Make your weekday meal taste like a special occasion with these stuffed chops that are done on the top of the range in less than 20 minutes.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 boneless loin chops, 1-inch thick, cut with pocket
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
4 ounces blue cheese - divided into 4 portions
4 tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons parsley, snipped

Cooking Directions:

1. Stuff each chop with one tablespoon walnuts and a portion of blue cheese. Coat both sides of chops with lemon pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops quickly on both sides. Lower heat to medium; cook for a total of 15 minutes.
3. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.