Yield: 6 servings
6 Thick pork chops, with stuffing pocket cut
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1/2 cup Peeled chopped apple
1/3 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons Finely chopped pecans, Toasted
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Apple pie spice
2 Tablespoons Melted butter
1 cup Orange juice, divided
Sprinkle chops with pepper; set aside. Combine 1-1/2 cups with remaining ingredients except for 1/2 cup orange juice. Stuff each chop and coat with remaining bread crumbs. Preheat oven to 350F. Place chops in a 13X9X2 inch baking pan and drizzle with remaining orange juice. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 30-35 minutes. Serve immediately.