Pork Chops and Creamy Spinach
Savory, juicy, and delicious pork chops with a creamy spinach topping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 7 oz spinach washed
- 6 oz cream cheese cubed
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 5 thick-cut pork chops
- mashed potato garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400ºF.
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Cook the onion and the garlic, until translucent.
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Add the washed spinach. Cook until wilted.
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Add the cream cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir until melted. Set aside and allow to cool.
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Make a slit on the side of the pork chop, making a pocket but not cutting all the way through.
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Fill the pork chop with the spinach mixture. Season with salt and pepper both sides.
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In a hot pan, sear the pork chop, until golden brown on both sides.
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Move pork chop to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until pork is cooked through.
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Serve with your favorite side - we chose mashed potatoes!