Cheesy Italian Pork Chops With Vegetables

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Ingredients

▢ 4 bone-in pork loin chops ½ inch thick (about 1½ lb)
▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
▢ ½ teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
▢ 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
▢ 4 Medium Yukon Gold potatoes unpeeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
▢ 1 red bell pepper cut into bite-size strips
▢ ⅔ cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Instructions

Heat oven to 425°F.
Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
Place pork chops in one half of pan.
In large bowl, mix ¾ teaspoon of the thyme, the garlic-pepper blend and oil; lightly brush tops and sides of pork with some of the oil mixture.
Add potatoes and bell pepper to remaining oil mixture in bowl; toss to coat.
Spread vegetables in other half of pan.
Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
Sprinkle cheese and remaining ¼ teaspoon thyme over pork; bake 2 to Minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Notes & Wine Advice

Time-saver:

Pre-shredded cheese is a definite time-saving product. Look for the Italian cheese blend in the dairy case near other shredded cheese products. Depending on the manufacturer, 5 or 6 cheeses are included in the blend. Either type will work in this recipe.

Nutrition values

Calories: 440 kcal

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Cuisine; European / Italian