Pork Chop Casserole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, combine the water, the celery, 6 tablespoons of the butter, and the onion.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Transfer the saucepan from the heat and stir in the stuffing cubes.

Step 6

Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the pork chops to the hot oil and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 9

Place the pork chops over the stuffing.

Step 10

Season the pork chops with the salt and the pepper.

Step 11

In a small bowl, toss the apples, the brown sugar, and the pumpkin pie spice together.

Step 12

Place the apples over the pork chops and dot with the remaining butter.

Step 13

Bake until the pork chops reach 145 degrees F internally, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 14

Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes.

Step 15

Serve.