Pork Chop Explosion

dnr_pork Pork Chop Explosion - This easy to bake stuffed pork chop recipe is overflowing with healthy veggies, creamy cheese, and a little “crunch” for added texture and flavor. And when we say overflowing, we mean it literally, as the lean meaty chops are stuffed, until they are overflowing. A quick easy dinner recipe, that is quite satisfying.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Pork Chops
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Pork Chop Explosion

2 Pounds Of Thick Lean Pork Chops + 1/4 Cup Butter
1/3 Cups Fresh Chopped Mushrooms
1/4 Cup Chopped Onion + 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Crushed Saltine Crackers
1 1/2 Cup Milk And 1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
3 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine
3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
1 Pinch Of Salt, Paprika, Fresh Ground Pepper
1/3 Cup Dry White Wine

Directions to make Pork Chop Explosion

Step 1:Make Deep Slicing Cuts into Center of Chops. Deep enough to fill. Cook Onions in butter for 3 minutes. Stir that skillet mushrooms, crushed crackers, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Place mixture into the Pork chops overfilling them.
Step 2:Place pork chops into a baking dish. In Saucepan melt 3 tablespoons butter. add flour and salt. Add milk and wine to saucepan with melted butter, flour and salt Cook and stir until mixture is thick and bubbly. Pour mixture over stuffed pork chops in baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with cheese and paprika and return to oven for 5 minutes.

Vegetarian Pasta Meal

dnr_pasta Vegetarian Pasta Meal - This magnificent, hearty, vegetarian pasta recipe is packed with 6 different vegetables! Stir fried to a crisp tenderness, they are then added to your favorite pasta, and blanketed in a creamy, cheesy, pan sauce! Slowly, oven baked so the succulent sauce oozes all the way through, this quick, easy recipe, is ideal for a romantic dinner.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Vegetarian Pasta Meal

8 ounces pasta
1 medium zucchini,cut into thin strips
1 medium red pepper,cut into strips
1/2 pound mushrooms,sliced
1/2 cup scallions,chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup skim milk
1/2 can vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash freshly ground pepper
1 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Vegetarian Pasta Meal

Step 1:Cook pasta per package directions, cooking only 7 minutes; drain. Spoon into a 13×9 inch baking dish.
Step 2:Cook and stir zucchini, red peppers, mushrooms, and scallions in hot olive oil in a skillet for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes. Spoon over pasta.
Step 3:Whisk flour into drippings in skillet and whisk in milk, add broth, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Add spinach and cheese. Pour sauce over vegetables & pasta.
Step 4:Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.