Stuffed Pork Chops ...p49

This is one pork barrel project you might wanna fund.  Ironically I couldn't find thick chops, but could the elusive "butterfly" chop;

they worked, though perhaps were a little too thick.  Everyone but the cook loved them - I liked them okay,  just thought they were a bit BLAND.
I wanted a taste pop - maybe something like capers in the filling. 

Hardy Appetit!

STUFFED PORK CHOPS

6-8 thick pork chops (slit to make pocket)
1/2 c. cooked rice
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 T melted margarine
salt & pepper

Combine stuffing ingredients.  Fill each pocket.  Lightly brown chops in frying pan.  Place on rack in baking dish.  Cover tightly.  Bake 30 min. at 350°.  Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes.