Making dinner on busy nights just got easier with these baked pork chops with stuffing and apples. A whole dinner cooked in a casserole dish that results in moist savory pork chops with tender apples, onions, and potatoes on the side that’s on the table in under an hour. Try it and discover a new family favorite!
Getting a filling dinner on the table isn’t always easy on busy weeknights when I’m shuffling kids back and forth to activities.
Luckily, there’s options like these Baked Pork Chops With Stuffing And Apples that use some pantry staples to make a hearty dinner simpler on those evenings.
With this pork chop dinner the meat and sides all cook together creating a savory meal that’s all baked together in a single casserole dish.
Ingredients Needed
For a dinner that cooks in a single casserole dish, these Baked Pork Chops With Stuffing And Apples have a relatively short ingredient list.
To make them you’ll need:
- Pork Chops – 6 1/2 inch thick cut boneless pork chops, using thinner ones will later the cook time.
- Stuffing – 1 box of sage flavored Stovetop stuffing
- Apple – a large Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
- Onion – a large yellow onion, peeled and diced
- Potatoes – Little/baby potatoes, washed and halved
- Seasonings – A blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika
- Herbs – Dried rosemary and dried thyme leaves
Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients you’re ready to get dinner ready!
How To Make
Making these baked pork chops with stuffing and apples is not hard at all, making them a great dinner option for any level of cook.
Start by prepping a 9×13 inch baking dish by spraying it will nonstick cooking spray. While this step is optional I highly recommend it as it makes for easier cleanup later.
Add the diced apples, diced onions, and halved potatoes to the dish spreading them out in an even layer. Set the dish aside.
Add all of the seasonings and herbs to a small prep bowl and whisk them together until evenly combined.
Using paper towels, pat the pork chops dry on both sides then spread the season evenly out on all sides and rub it in. Transfer the seasoned chops to the baking dish and arrange them evenly out on top.
Prep the stuffing according to the package instructions, then spoon it evenly out on top of the pork chops.
Spray the bottom of a large sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray then cover the dish with the sprayed side down and scrunching it tightly to seal all the edges.
Bake at 425F for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the dish from the oven and remove the foil. Be careful to avoid escaping steam.
Return the hot dish to the oven and continue baking another 5-10 minutes.
Serve warm & enjoy!
How Do You Parboil Potatoes?
Parboiling potatoes is often necessary to get them to a point where they can cook more quickly with the rest of your recipe, since potatoes notably take along time to get tender.
To parboil them add the halved baby potatoes to a pot, cover them with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring the water to a boil.
Let them boil for 8-10 minutes, just until the outside is soft but the inside is still raw and firm. Drain them and use as directed.
Storing
Based on the current USDA recommendations these baked pork chops with stuffing and apples can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave or oven when ready to enjoy them again.
TIPS & TRICKS
- Prepping the casserole dish by spraying with nonstick spray is optional, but highly recommended since it leads to easier cleanup later.
- Be sure to use 1/2″ thick but boneless pork chops as thinner ones will cook quicker making them chewy and dry by the time the potatoes are tender.
- There’s no need to peel the apple before using it in this dish, but if peels are a no go then feel free.
- Don’t skip parboiling the potatoes as it will yield raw crunchy potatoes when the dish is done baking.
Other Easy Pork Chop Recipes
These baked pork chops with stuffing and apples are a one stop shop for an easy seasonal dinner.
Baking them all together in one dish makes it a great option for busy nights!
Looking for other easy pork chop recipes to enjoy?
Try these:
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Baked Pork Chops With Stuffing And Apples
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork chops 1/2" thick
- 1 6 oz box stovetop stuffing sage flavor
- 1 large granny smith apple diced
- 1 large yellow onion peeled & diced
- 8 little potatoes halved & parboiled
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- Spray a large 9x13" casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add the apples, onion, and potatoes to the dish in an even layer.1 large granny smith apple, 1 large yellow onion, 8 little potatoes
- Add the seasonings to a small prep bowl and whisk them together until evenly combined. Set aside.1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, then season them liberally on all sides by rubbing the seasoning mixture in. Transfer the pork chops to the dish arranging them evenly out on top of the vegetable mixture.6 boneless pork chops
- Prepare the stuffing per the package directions, then evenly divide it and spoon it on top of the pork chops.1 6 oz box stovetop stuffing
- Spray a large sheet of foil with nonstick cooking spray and the cover the dish tightly, sprayed side down and sealing all edges.
- Bake at 425° for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil then continue baking another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- Prepping the casserole dish by spraying with nonstick spray is optional, but highly recommended since it leads to easier cleanup later.
- Be sure to use 1/2" thick but boneless pork chops as thinner ones will cook quicker making them chewy and dry by the time the potatoes are tender.
- There's no need to peel the apple before using it in this dish, but if peels are a no go then feel free.
- Don't skip parboiling the potatoes as it will yield raw crunchy potatoes when the dish is done baking.
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