Air Fryer Bacon, Havarti Cheese and Green apple Stuffed Pork Chops w/ Parmesean and Garlic Roasted Broccoli Florets

Name: Air Fryer Bacon, Havarti Cheese and Green apple Stuffed Pork Chops w/ Parmesean and Garlic Roasted Broccoli Florets
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Slices bacon chopped, 1 Tbs butter, 1/2 cup finely diced onions, 1 1/2 cups seasoned stuffing cubes (I used chicken Stovetop), 1 egg, beaten, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 1 apple, finely diced, 1/3 cup diced Havarti Cheese,; 2 pounds broccoli; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; Good olive oil; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (I used sunflower seeds bc it's what I had); 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves (about 12 leaves)

4 steps

Prep:6minCook:14min

Juicy Stuffed Cheesy Pork Chops with a flavorful bacony stuffing and garlic infused broccoli, YES!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:01:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories485 kcal (24%)

Total Fat34.6 g (49%)

Carbs29.7 g (11%)

Sugars11.5 g (13%)

Protein18.9 g (38%)

Sodium1578.5 mg (79%)

Fiber7.3 g (26%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

1. Pre-heat the air fryer to 400°F. 2. Place the bacon into the air fryerand fry for 6 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside. I always save bacon grease for later use. 3. THE STUFFING: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat on stovetop. Add and sauté onions until soften. Add chicken stock and simmer for 1 minute. Remove the pan and add the stuffing cubes. Stir until stock has absorbed. Add the egg, thyme, salt and pepper, and stir until combined. Fold in the apple, cheese and bacon. 4. Place chops on cutting board. Using the palm of your hand to hold the chop in place, slice into the stuffed of chop to make a pocket in the center. Leave about an inch of chop uncut and don't cut all the way through chop. Spray both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper, I used garlic salt as well. Stuff each chop with the stuffing, packing tightly inside pocket. 5. Preheat fryer to 360°F. 6. Spray fryer with oil, I liked basket with parchment paper. 7. Air-Fry chops for 14 minutes, turning over halfway through time. When chops are done, let them rest 5 minutes abs transfer to platter.

Step 2

Parmesean Roasted Broccoli: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 3

Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets, discarding the rest of the stalks. Cut the larger pieces through the base of the head with a small knife, pulling the florets apart. You should have about 8 cups of florets. Place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Toss the garlic on the broccoli and drizzle with 5 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp-tender and the tips of some of the florets are browned.

Step 4

Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts, Parmesan, and basil. Serve hot. Follow me on YOUTUBE👩🏽‍🍳💚