Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients:

24 ounces pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
4 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon garlic minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place the pork chops on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each.

Drizzle the pork chops with the avocado oil.

Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the pork.

Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.

Spoon the spinach mixture into each pork chop evenly.

Place the pork chops in a 9×13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Rest 3 minutes before serving.

Servings: 4

Nutritional Information: Calories: 596, Fat: 42g, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 48g