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Jul
2022

Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops

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Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops are boneless pork chops, marinated 8 hours in a simple Asian-style sauce, and grilled until done and delicious!Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops are boneless pork chops, marinated 8 hours in a simple Asian-style sauce, and grilled until done and delicious!Summer is here and with it comes lots of BBQ’s on our back deck! The recipe I want to share with you today is one I found many years ago in one of my old cookbooks. Hoisin marinated pork chops are so easy to make, and the only hard part of the recipe is YOU HAVE TO PLAN AHEAD to enjoy them!

That’s right… a simple Asian-style marinade is made and then the pork chops have to marinate in the sauce for 8 hours or overnight, so plan ahead. I thaw the pork chops out the night before we plan to cook them, then marinate them early in the morning on the day we will eat them.

The marinade for the pork is made with Hoisin sauce (a common Chinese cooking sauce) and a few other ingredients. Hoisin sauce can typically be found in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Combine the ingredients for the marinade and let the pork chops hang out in it overnight, then grill the pork chops once done marinating! The marinade helps tenderize the pork and imparts great flavor to the meat. Here’s how to make this dish:

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Make The Asian-Style Marinade

You will need hoisin sauce, soy sauce (regular or low-sodium), honey, crushed red peppers, and minced garlic to make the marinade for the pork. 

Marinade ingredients are hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and crushed red peppers.

Place the ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl, and stir or whisk until combined. That’s it… you just made the marinade! See how easy it is? NOTE: I used four pork chops for this recipe, but there is enough marinade to coat 6 pork chops, if needed

Ingredients for the Asian-style marinade are placed in a small bowl.After mixing the ingredients, the Asian-style marinade is ready for the pork chops.

Prepare The Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops

The pork chops should be boneless, about 4 oz. each, and approx. 3/4″ thick. Pat them dry with paper towels, then place them in a gallon size re-sealable plastic bag or shallow container with a secure lid.

Pour the marinade over the pork chops and seal the bag or container securely.  Make sure to coat the pork chops on all sides with the sauce, then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. If you do this early in the morning, the pork chops will be ready to grill by dinner. Don’t skip this step, because it helps tenderize the meat. The longer the pork chops marinate, the better the flavor.

Four boneless pork chops are patted dry, then are ready to be marinated.The marinade coats the pork chops in a large resealable bag in a refrigerator for 8 hours.

Time To Grill The Pork Chops Then Eat!

After the pork chops have fully marinated, they’re ready to grill. Prepare your BBQ for grilling, as normal. Spray the BBQ grill rack with cooking spray, then place over hot coals. Remove the chops from the bag/container, discarding any extra marinade. This extra marinade is not safe to eat, because its been in contact with raw meat and will not be cooked.

Cover the BBQ and cook the pork chops about 4-5 minutes, then flip them to the other side. Continue cooking until done (4-5 minutes typically). Keep an eye on the pork chops, so the sugar present in the honey doesn’t burn. The pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Cooking time may vary slightly, depending on the thickness of the pork chops being used (or the BBQ heat).

Once done, transfer the pork chops to a serving plate, and let them rest for a couple minutes to let the juices redistribute inside the meat. Serve, then enjoy these delicious hoisin marinated pork chops!

Four hoisin marinated pork chops are grilled over hot coals on a BBQ.Green beans and mashed potatoes, served with one of the hoisin marinated pork chops.A picture of a sliced open, juicy hoisin marinated pork chop, on a plate.

I hope you have the chance to grill some of these delicious hoisin marinated pork chops, and trust you’ll enjoy them like we do! Hey there… since we’re speaking of CHOPS, if you enjoy eating LAMB CHOPS, be sure to check out my recipe for Rosemary Wine Lamb Chops!

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Recipe adapted from original recipe in the cookbook: “The Best Of Cooking Light”, page 186, published in 2004 by Oxmoor House

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Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Marinating Time (inactive prep)
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 14 mins
 

Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops are boneless pork chops, marinated 8 hours in a simple Asian-style sauce, and grilled until done and delicious!

Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: hoisin marinated pork chops
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 188 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or regular)
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • ¾ teaspoon red chili flakes (crushed red peppers)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 (4-ounce) boneless pork chops about ¾ inch thick
  • cooking spray for grill rack
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Instructions

  1. Place hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, red chili flakes and garlic in a small bowl; stir or whisk until combined.

  2. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels; place chops in a large, re-sealable plastic bag or shallow container with secure lid. Pour marinade over pork chops; seal bag or container securely.  Make sure pork chops are covered on all sides with sauce, then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Don't skip this step, because it helps tenderize the pork. The longer the pork chops marinate, the better the flavor.

  3. Once pork has marinated, prepare BBQ for grilling. Spray BBQ grill rack with cooking spray, then place over hot coals. Remove chops from bag/container, discard extra marinade. Extra marinade is not safe to consume, because its been in contact with raw meat and will not be cooked.

  4. Cover BBQ and cook pork chops for 4-5 minutes, then flip them to the other side. Continue cooking until done (4-5 minutes typically). Keep an eye on the pork chops, so the sugar present in the honey doesn't burn. Pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Cooking time may vary slightly, depending on thickness of the pork chops being used (or BBQ heat).

  5. Once done, transfer pork chops to serving plate. Let them rest 2-3 minutes to let juices redistribute inside the meat. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Hoisin Marinated Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop)
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 56
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.2g10%
Saturated Fat 2.1g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 249mg11%
Carbohydrates 6.7g2%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 25g50%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jun
2022

Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

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Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It’s yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.
Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

If you’re interested in an absolutely scrumptious recipe that can do double duty as either breakfast, lunch OR dinner, may I suggest this bacon, onion and spinach tart? How convenient it is to make this tart, then have it in the fridge to enjoy the leftovers throughout the week!

Caramelized onions are the unabashed star of this dish, as their flavor and sweetness permeate every bite! Add some bacon, spinach, cheese, and eggs to the filling, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous recipe! Here’s how to make this flavor-packed bacon, onion and spinach tart.

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Prepare The Crust For The Tart

For this tart, feel free to use either a homemade pie crust OR a purchased, refrigerated rolled, flat pie crust. Roll the dough out, and fit the pie crust into a 9″ tart pan (with a removable bottom). Press the dough into the sides of the pan, then trim away excess crust from the top edge. You will want the top edge of the crust to be flush with the pan.

Use the tines of a fork to prick the dough in several places on the sides and bottom. Keep the prepared crust in the refrigerator while the filling for the tart is made.

Pie dough is placed and shaped in a tart pan, to be ready for the filling.

Cook The Bacon And Spinach

Cut 4 strips of bacon crosswise into small thin strips. I use kitchen scissors and stack the bacon strips to quickly cut the pieces. Place the bacon strips into a large non-stick skillet and cook on Medium heat, stirring often. Cook the bacon for approximately 6-8 minutes.

Add 6 cups of fresh baby spinach into the skillet with the bacon. It looks like a lot of spinach, but will greatly reduce in size as it cooks. Continue to stir and cook for 1 minute, or until the spinach has wilted. Transfer the bacon/spinach mixture out of the skillet with a slotted spoon. Place on a plate lined with paper towels, to absorb excess grease.

Strips of bacon are quickly cooked in a large skillet.Baby spinach leaves are added to the cooked bacon in a large skillet.After cooking, the bacon and spinach will be removed from the pan to cool.

Caramelize The Onions

Caramelized onions will take about 25 minutes to turn out perfect, so plan ahead! Place sliced onions, dried thyme and (part of) the salt into the same large skillet you cooked the bacon/spinach in. Turn the heat to MEDIUM, and put a lid on the skillet.

Cook the onions (covered) for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook (covered) until the onions have caramelized. They will also reduce in size as they become browned and fully cooked. The longer they cook, the more caramelized and sweeter the onions become! TIP: PREHEAT your oven while the onions are cooking!

Once the onions have caramelized, take the skillet off the heat, stir, then let them cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Sliced onions, salt and thyme are placed in large skillet to cook.A lid is placed on the skillet of onions while they cook and caramelize.Once caramelized, the onions in the skillet become brown in color.

Prepare The Bacon, Onion And Spinach Tart For Baking

Now it’s time to make the filling for the Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper and remaining salt until fully combined. Stir in the bacon and spinach mixture. Add the cooled caramelized onions, and stir until all ingredients are incorporated.

Carefully pour the tart filling into the prepared crust. The filling will come very close to the top of the crust. Make sure the spinach and bacon are evenly distributed in the filling. Now the bacon, onion and spinach tart is ready for baking.

Cooked bacon and spinach are added to the tarts egg filling in a large bowl.Filling for the bacon, onion and spinach tart is poured into prepared crust in a tart pan.

Bake And Broil

Bake the tart at 375°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°, and bake another 20 minutes at the lower temperature. Remove the tart from the oven and turn the oven to the BROIL setting. Sprinkle the top of the tart with shredded cheese, then place the tart about 6″ from the broiler heating element. Let it broil for 1-2 minutes, or only until the cheese has melted!. Keep an eye on it so you don’t burn the top!

Transfer the bacon, onion and spinach tart to a wire rack and let it cool about 5 minutes, before you attempt to slice and serve it.

After baking, cheese is sprinkled on top of the tart and placed under broiler to melt it.A baked bacon, onion and spinach tart cools on wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Slice And Serve The Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart

Carefully remove the tart rim from the tart by pushing up from the bottom to separate the tart from the metal rim. Slice the tart into 8 slices, serve, and enjoy! Keep any leftovers covered and refrigerated for up to 4-5 days.

The leftovers can be easily microwaved to reheat, which makes this delicious tart a perfect choice to enjoy again for breakfast, lunch or dinner the next day! When we had this for dinner, we enjoyed it served with fresh fruit and Pistachio Asparagus In Orange Sauce!

A slice of the bacon, onion and spinach tart is removed from the pan, for serving.Asparagus and fresh fruit are served alongside a slice of bacon, onion and spinach tart.

I really do love the versatility of this dish! The leftovers are wonderful as they hold up well taste-wise, even after being refrigerated for several days! I’m confident you’re going to enjoy this meal. Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day! 

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Recipe adapted from and printed from original source in April, 2018 at FamilyCircle.com

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Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.

Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon onion and cheese tart
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 258 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 refrigerated rolled pie crust or homemade
  • 4 slices bacon crosswise cut into ¼" strips
  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1½ pounds yellow onions (about 4) cut into ¼" slices (about 6 cups total)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese or Gruyere
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Instructions
Prep:

  1. Roll out dough; fit it into a 9" tart pan (with removable bottom). Press dough into sides of pan; trim away excess crust from top edge, so top of crust is flush with pan. Use fork tines to prick dough on sides and bottom. Refrigerate crust while making tart filling.

  2. Cut 4 strips of bacon crosswise into small thin strips. Place bacon strips in a large non-stick skillet. Cook on Medium heat, stirring often. Cook approx. 6-8 minutes. Add spinach. Continue to stir; cook for 1 minute, or until spinach has wilted. Transfer bacon/spinach mixture out of skillet with a slotted spoon. Place on plate lined with paper towels, to absorb excess grease. Do not clean skillet.

Caramelize Onions:

  1. Place onions, thyme and ¼ teaspoon salt into the same skillet. Turn to Medium heat; put a lid on skillet. Cook onions (covered) for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to cook (covered) until onions have caramelized, softened and are a rich brown color. When done, remove skillet from heat. Stir, then let them cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes. TIP: Preheat oven to 375°F. while onions are cooking.

Make Tart Filling:

  1. In large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper and remaining ½ tsp. salt until combined. Stir in bacon/spinach. Add cooled onions; stir until combined. Carefully pour filling into crust, making sure spinach/onions/bacon are evenly distributed.

Time For The Oven:

  1. Bake at 375°F. for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°, and bake another 20 minutes at lower temperature. Remove tart from oven, and turn oven to BROIL setting. Sprinkle top of tart with shredded cheese. Place tart about 6" from broiler heating element. Let it broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Keep an eye on it so you don't burn the top! Transfer tart to wire rack. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from tart pan, slicing and serving.

  2. Carefully remove metal rim from the tart by pushing up from the bottom to separate tart from outer rim. Cut into 8 slices, serve, and enjoy! Keep any leftovers covered/refrigerated up to 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts
Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))
Calories 258 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 470mg20%
Potassium 353mg10%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 2346IU47%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Enjoy a Bacon, Onion and Spinach Tart for breakfast, lunch or dinner! It's yummy, and filled with caramelized onions, cheese, spinach & bacon.


May
2022

Penne, Sausage and Peppers

categories: Italian, Main Dishes, Pork
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Penne, Sausage and Peppers is an easy, yummy meal! Italian sausage, onions, spices and red/green bell peppers in pasta, topped with Parmesan!
Penne, Sausage and Peppers is an easy, yummy meal! Italian sausage, onions, spices and red/green bell peppers in pasta, topped with Parmesan!

Simple and delicious is how I would describe this recipe for penne, sausage and peppers I’m sharing here today. I found this recipe almost 7 years ago in a magazine I subscribed to at the time. It’s filling, and my husband and I enjoy it a lot.

Italian sausage is the star of this recipe, and you can use either sweet milk Italian sausage or spicy hot Italian sausage, whichever you prefer. The other ingredients are red and green bell peppers, onion, olive oil and a couple of Italian spices. That’s it! Here’s how to make this easy dish:

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Cook The Italian Sausage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Remove the Italian sausage from their casings (if using links), and place the meat into the skillet. Cook the sausage for about 5-6 minutes, stirring to break up the chunks.

Once the sausage is lightly browned and no longer pink, it is done cooking. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat to a plate (letting grease drain back into skillet). Leave 1 Tablespoon of the grease remaining in the skillet, and discard the rest.

Italian sausage is crumbled and cooked in skillet.Once the Italian sausage is cooked and no longer pink, it is removed from the skillet.

Cook The Onions And Bell Peppers

On Medium heat, cook the onions, peppers and spices in reserved Tablespoon of oil/grease left in the skillet. Continue to cook, (stirring occasionally) for 10-12 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.

Red and green bell peppers, onions and spices are cooked in the skillet.

Add the cooked Italian sausage back into the skillet, and toss to combine all ingredients. Take a little bite, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Cooked Italian sausage is added back into skillet with cooked peppers and onions.

Prepare The Pasta And Finish The Dish

Prepare the penne pasta according to the package directions (usually around 10-11 minutes). Once done, reserve and set aside 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water, and drain off the rest. Place the drained pasta back into the pan, and add the sausage and peppers mixture.

Pour in the reserved 1/2 cup of hot starchy pasta water, and toss, to combine all the ingredients. The water will help to moisten the pasta, because there is no sauce. Don’t worry… it won’t be “soupy”. That hot pasta will quickly absorb almost all the hot water as you toss the ingredients together. Cook, stirring often until heated through (about a minute).

Penne pasta is cooked in large pan, according to package instructions, then drained.After draining pasta, the peppers, onions and sausage are added to the pasta in pan.

Serving The Penne, Sausage and Peppers

Once heated through, place portions onto serving plates or into bowls. Top each portion of the penne, sausage and peppers with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately while hot. 

The onions, peppers and sausage provide great flavor to this simple dish, and I’m sure you will enjoy it. TIP: Leftovers can be easily microwaved, but you may need to add a tiny bit of olive oil or hot water to re-hydrate the pasta before re-heating.

A portion of penne, sausage and peppers is topped with Parmesan cheese and served.

I hope you have the opportunity to try this recipe for penne, sausage and peppers. It really is easy to make, and really does tastes wonderful. Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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Recipe adapted from: Jodi Braun, via “All You” magazine, November 2015 edition, page 64.

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Penne, Sausage and Peppers
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Penne, Sausage and Peppers is an easy, yummy meal! Italian sausage, onions, spices and red/green bell peppers in pasta, topped with Parmesan!

Category: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta, penne, sausage and peppers
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 442 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot) removed from casings (approx. 3 links)
  • ½ large green bell pepper seeded, thinly sliced
  • ½ large red bell pepper seeded, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium yellow onion thinly sliced (top to bottom)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Remove sausage from casings (if using links); place meat in skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring to break up chunks, cooking until meat is no longer pink. Use slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate (let grease drain into skillet). Leave 1 Tablespoon of the grease in skillet; discard the rest.

  2. On Medium heat, cook onions, peppers and spices in reserved oil/grease in skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10-12 minutes, until veggies are tender.

  3. Add cooked sausage to veggies; toss to combine. Take a taste; season with salt and pepper, if desired.

  4. Prepare pasta according to pkg. directions (usually 10-11 minutes). Once done, reserve/set aside 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water; drain off the rest. Place drained pasta back into pan; add sausage/peppers. Pour in reserved 1/2 cup of hot starchy pasta water. Toss to combine. Cook, stirring often until heated through (about a minute).

  5. Transfer to serving plates; garnish portions with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve hot. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Can substitute rotini, farfalle or bow-tie pasta for the penne, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Penne, Sausage and Peppers
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 442 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 420mg18%
Potassium 381mg11%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 722IU14%
Vitamin C 45mg55%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Feb
2022

Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops

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Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops are easy to prepare pork cutlets which are pan-seared, then covered with a simple, delicious honey Dijon sauce.
Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops are easy to prepare pork cutlets which are pan-seared, then covered with a simple, delicious honey Dijon sauce.

Today I want to share a delicious recipe for tender, juicy pork chop cutlets coated in creamy honey mustard sauce! The recipe for Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops is easy! They can be cooked and on the table in about 20 minutes!

Using what are commonly called “pork cutlets” (boneless pork chops about ½” thick), allows for less cooking time, which works for me! The pork chops are quickly seared in olive oil and butter, then topped with a simple 3-ingredient sauce to finish cooking. It really couldn’t be any easier to prepare, and the pork chops are juicy, tender, and taste GREAT! Let me show you how to make them in practically no time at all!

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Preparing The Pork Chops For Pan-Searing

The pork chops should be about ½” thick. They are sometimes called “pork cutlets” at the store, and they are thinner than other types of pork chops. We are using these pork chops to ensure less cooking time. Okay? Remember- if you are using thicker chops, your cooking time will need to be increased! My husband and I eat only ONE pork chop, but this recipe can be easily doubled for more people or big appetites!

Place the boneless pork chops on a sheet of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet and pound down the meat on both sides with the sharp ends to help tenderize the pork chops. Once done, trim off any extra fat you find clinging onto the edges of the chops.

Measure flour, salt and pepper onto a large plate, and give it a stir to combine. Dredge the pork chops through the flour mixture (one at a time) to ensure all sides of the pork chops are covered with the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour and place pork chop aside while you repeat the process with the other pork chop (or chops). Now it’s time to pan-sear them!

Boneless pork chops are tenderized using a meat mallet.The pork chops are dredged in a flour/salt/pepper mixture until covered.

Ready To Pan-Sear

Heat extra virgin olive oil and butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once butter has melted and the skillet is really hot (but not smoking), carefully add the pork chops. They should sizzle when added to the hot oil/butter in the skillet. Don’t move the chops around in the skillet… just let them sear in the pan. This helps to give the meat a nice golden brown “crust”.

Cook the chops for 4 minutes, then carefully flip them over to the other side and cook for 4 more minutes. They pork cutlets should have a nice golden brown color when done. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and cover, to keep them warm.

Seasoned/floured pork chops are pan-seared in a skillet with oil and butter.Golden brown pork chops pan-searing in a large skillet.

Make The Creamy Honey Dijon Sauce

Without cleaning the pan, use the same skillet to make the quick and easy creamy honey Dijon sauce. Turn the heat to MEDIUM and add the whipping cream, Dijon mustard and honey to the skillet. Whisk well, to combine ingredients. Let the sauce simmer, stirring often, for one minute.

Whipping cream, honey and Dijon mustard are added to the skillet to make a sauce.The creamy honey Dijon sauce is whisked until creamy and ready for pork chops to be added.

Back Into The Sauce Go The Pork Chops

Carefully place the pork chops back into the skillet with the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top of the chops, to cover. Place a lid on the skillet PARTWAY (don’t fully cover). Let the meat simmer on medium heat for 5-6 more minutes to cook the creamy honey Dijon pork chops fully through.

During the cooking time, take the lid off and add more sauce to the top of the chops, then partly cover the skillet and finish cooking. When done, remove the skillet from the heat. The pork chops should have an internal temperature of 145°F. Because pork “cutlets” are thinner than other pork chops, they require less cooking time to reach temperature, which is a win-win in my book!

Pan-seared pork chops are added back into the skillet with creamy sauce and cooked.Creamy honey Dijon pork chops continue cooking in the sauce until done.

Serve And Enjoy The Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops

To serve the creamy honey Dijon pork chops, spoon some of the sauce over each piece. Garnish each portion with fresh thyme leaves or flat leaf Italian parsley. The green color of the parsley give the pork chops a pop of color, which we like!

Place a pork chop on each plate, adding additional sauce, if desired. Serve while hot, and enjoy! The pork chops should be tender, juicy, and have wonderful flavor, thanks to the tasty sauce it cooked in! I really hope you like them, because we sure do! We enjoyed them served with fresh asparagus and a stuffed sweet potato half on the side. YUM!

Chopped flat leaf parsley is sprinkled on top of the Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops before serving.Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops are served, with asparagus and sweet potato on the side.

I hope you like making and eating this delicious pork chop dish! We really do enjoy it, and trust you will, too! Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you will come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a wonderful day.

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Recipe adapted from Milena and Chris Perrine at:  craftbeering.com/thin-pork-chops-recipe-honey-mustard-cream-sauce/:

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Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
19 mins
 

Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops are easy to prepare pork cutlets which are pan-seared, then covered with a simple, delicious honey Dijon sauce.

Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy honey dijon pork chops
Servings: 2
Calories Per Serving: 480 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 boneless pork chops (½" thick) approx. 5 oz. each
  • 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • fresh thyme leaves or flat leaf parsley OPTIONAL garnish
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Instructions

  1. Place pork chops on plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound meat on both sides to tenderize. Trim any extra fat from edges of chops.

  2. Measure flour, salt and pepper onto a large plate; stir to combine. Dredge chops in flour (one at a time), covering all sides. Shake off excess flour; place pork chop aside. Repeat with other pork chop (or chops).

  3. Heat olive oil and butter on medium-high heat in large skillet. Once skillet is really hot (but not smoking), add pork chops. They should sizzle when added to skillet. Don't move chops once in skillet. Let them sear, to create a golden brown "crust". Cook for 4 minutes, then flip chops to other side; cook 4 more minutes. Remove pan from heat. Transfer chops to plate; cover, to keep warm.

  4. Without cleaning, use same skillet to make sauce. Turn heat to MEDIUM; add whipping cream, Dijon and honey. Whisk well, to combine. Let sauce simmer, stirring often, for 1 minute.

  5. Place pork chops back into skillet with sauce. Spoon sauce over chops. Place a lid on skillet PARTWAY (don't fully cover). Let chops simmer on medium heat 5-6 minutes to cook fully through. During cooking, take lid off; spoon more sauce on top of chops, then partly re-cover skillet and finish cooking. When done, pork chops should have an internal temperature of 145°F.

  6. To serve, spoon sauce on each piece. Garnish with fresh thyme or flat leaf parsley. Serve hot... and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Honey Dijon Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 chop + sauce)
Calories 480 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 163mg54%
Sodium 608mg26%
Potassium 602mg17%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 764IU15%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Sep
2021

Ham and Cheddar Gnocchi

categories: Italian, Main Dishes, Pork
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Ham and Cheddar Gnocchi is a delicious, creamy, easy, one skillet meal, with ham, potato gnocchi, green beans, cheese, onions and garlic!
Ham and Cheddar Gnocchi is a delicious, creamy, easy, one skillet meal, with ham, potato gnocchi, green beans, cheese, onions and garlic!

Do you enjoy eating gnocchi? I sure do… those little fluffy potato bundles can be combined with a number of sauces and/or meats for a delicious meal. Over the past few years I’ve enjoyed using them for a number of recipes, because they are easy and quick to cook!

I found the original recipe for the ham and cheddar gnocchi online, and made several changes to suit our taste buds! This recipe is pretty straightforward in that you add ingredients to a skillet, cook, add more ingredients, and cook again. Cover it all with a blanket of cheddar cheese then eat. You get the picture. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make this yummy all-in-one-skillet dish! Here’s how to make it:

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Ready, Get Set… And Go!

You will need a large, oven-proof skillet for this dish. Melt a Tablespoon of butter over medium heat in the skillet. Add two cups of chopped onions to the butter, and sauté them for approximately 4-5 minutes, or until they become tender and are golden brown.

Toss in the diced or shredded ham, and stir to combine. Cook the ham, onions and butter until heated through, approx. 2-3 minutes.

Chopped onions are cooked in melted butter in a large skillet.
Shredded (or cubed) ham is added to the cooked onions in the skillet.

Stir in the water and the chicken broth, and bring this mixture to a simmer. Once the liquid is simmering, add the gnocchi and sliced green beans. Stir everything well, then put a lid on the skillet.

Cook (covered) on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring once or twice during the cooking time. When done, the green beans AND the gnocchi should be tender to the bite.

Chicken broth and water are stirred into the skillet with ham and onions.Potato gnocchi and sliced green beans are added to the skillet.

Finishing The Ham And Cheddar Gnocchi

Turn on the broiler in your oven. to preheat. Add garlic powder, and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in the half and half (or whipping cream, if using), then stir to combine these ingredients.

Sprinkle the gnocchi with grated cheddar cheese. If you don’t enjoy cheddar, you can use the cheese of your choice (such as Pepper Jack, Swiss, etc.). I use cheddar, because we always have it around, and it adds nice color to the dish. 

Put the skillet on a rack, positioned about 4-5 inches from the broiler heating element. Let the ham and cheddar gnocchi heat under the broiler about 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbly on top. Be sure to keep an eye on it, so you don’t burn it! When done, remove from the oven and it’s ready to serve!

Seasonings and half and half are added to the ingredients for ham and cheddar gnocchi.Grated cheddar cheese is added to ham and cheddar gnocchi, then skillet is put under a broiler.

Serve The Ham And Cheddar Gnocchi

Serve the ham and cheddar gnocchi straight from the skillet. It is a rather rustic presentation, but it works! Besides, who needs one more serving dish to wash, right? Just grab a large spoon and dish it up onto individual serving plates Enjoy this flavorful all in one skillet meal!

Ham and cheddar gnocchi has been removed from broiler nd is ready to eat.A close up photo of the ham and cheddar gnocchi, ready for serving.

I really hope you enjoy this dish. We sure do, and enjoy how simple it is to make. The leftovers can be easily reheated using a microwave. Thank you for stopping by today, and I hope you will come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Have a wonderful day, friends.

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Recipe adapted from: http://www.kevinandamanda.com/ham-and-cheese-gnocchi/

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Ham and Cheddar Gnocchi
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Ham and Cheddar Gnocchi is a delicious, creamy, easy, one skillet meal, with ham, potato gnocchi, green beans, cheese, onions and garlic!

Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ham and cheddar gnocchi
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 593 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups diced yellow onion (approx. 1 large)
  • 12 ounces ham (diced or shredded)
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi (1 pound pkg.)
  • ¾ cup sliced fresh green beans
  • ¼ cup half and half (or substitute heavy whipping cream)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
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Instructions

  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large (ovenproof) skillet. Add chopped onions to skillet; sauté approx. 4-5 minutes, or until tender and translucent. Stir in diced or shredded ham. Cook 2-3 minutes until heated through,

  2. Stir in water and chicken broth; bring this mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, add gnocchi and sliced green beans. Stir well, then put a lid on the skillet. Cook (covered) on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. When done, green beans AND gnocchi should be tender. Remove skillet from heat. **Turn on oven broiler to preheat while you finish making the gnocchi.**

  3. To gnocchi add garlic powder, and then salt and pepper (to taste). Stir in half and half (or whipping cream, if using), combining all ingredients. Sprinkle gnocchi with grated cheddar cheese.

  4. Put skillet on a rack, positioned about 4-5 inches from the broiler heating element. Broil 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is bubbly on top. Be sure to keep an eye on it, so you don't burn it! When done, remove skillet from oven, serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Ham and Cheddar Gnocchi
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 593 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 1616mg70%
Potassium 479mg14%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 568IU11%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 278mg28%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jul
2021

Smoked Smothered Pork Chops

categories: Main Dishes, Pork, Traeger Grill Recipes
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Smoked Smothered Pork Chops are tender, delicious and covered in onion gravy. They’re prepped on a stove, then cooked until tender on a smoker grill.
Smoked Smothered Pork Chops are tender, delicious and covered in onion gravy. Prepped on a stove, then cooked until tender on a smoker grill.

We love smothered pork chops, and typically we bake them. However, when it is summer and it’s really hot, I don’t want to heat up our kitchen by using our oven. That’s where our smoker comes in handy! We do the prep work for these smoked smothered pork chops on the stovetop for several minutes, then transfer them to our Traeger grill to cook low and slow!

I made a couple tweaks to a recipe I posted on this blog a few years ago, by doubling the ingredients (to serve 4) and adapting it to be cooked on a smoker grill. They turned out wonderful! Delicious and tender, this is an easy way to slow cook pork chops on a HOT summer day, without using the oven!

The long cooking time (1 hour, 45 minutes) on the smoker gives bone-in pork chops a chance to be infused with flavor and they always turn out really tender! The pork chops are “smothered” in a simple onion gravy while they cook away! YUM! Here’s how to make smoked smothered pork chops.

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Season The Pork Chops

Place paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine these dry spices. Pat the pork chops dry using a paper towel, then sprinkle both sides of the pork chops evenly with the spice mix. Press the spices into the meat, so it adheres.

A simple spice mix is combined to use on the smoked pork chops.Four bone-in pork chops are coated with spices on both sides before cooking.

Prepare The Smoked Smothered Pork Chops

Before cooking the pork chops on your smoker, you will need to quickly pan-sear and brown them. Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-proof skillet on medium-high heat, until very hot, but just barely smoking.

Add the seasoned pork chops to the skillet in a single layer, and cook each side 3-4 minutes, until well browned. Transfer the pork chops from the skillet to a plate (once browned), and keep them warm. Do NOT clean out the skillet!

Seasoned pork chops are browned in a skillet before putting them on the smoker.Both sides of the pork chops are browned well in a large skillet.

Caramelize Onions To Smother The Pork Chops

Add butter to the same skillet, and let it melt on medium heat. Add the onion slices, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned. Stir in thyme and minced garlic, and cook for about 30 additional seconds.

Add 1 cup beef broth to the skillet (reserving remaining 2 Tablespoons broth for later use). Toss in the bay leaf, and stir well, scraping up the browned bits (lots of flavor) from the bottom of the skillet while it cooks.

Bring this mixture to a simmer, then transfer the pork chops back into the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce and onions over the top of each piece, then remove skillet from the stove and cover it with aluminum foil.

Sliced onions are cooked in butter until well browned.Smoked smothered pork chops are covered with gravy and cooked onions.

Ready For The Smoker Grill

Preheat your smoker to 300°F according to manufacturer’s instructions. Once it is ready and at temperature, carefully place the foil-covered skillet onto the grill grate. Close the lid, and let the smoked smothered pork chops cook, (undisturbed) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, until the pork chops are tender.

Smoked smothered pork chops are cooked on a Traeger grill in a foil-covered skillet.

Last Step Before Serving The Smoked Smothered Pork Chops

When done, remove the skillet from the smoker, and carefully transfer the smoked smothered pork chops (meat only) to a plate. Cover them with foil to keep them hot. Place a large strainer on top of a medium-sized bowl.

Pour the sauce and onions from the skillet through the strainer. The sauce will run through strainer into the bowl below. The onions will remain in the strainer. Discard the bay leaves, and place the onions in a small bowl. If desired, remove any accumulated fat from the surface of the sauce.

Measure out 2/3 cup of the sauce, and place it back into the skillet. Bring the sauce to a low simmer. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the reserved 2 Tablespoons beef broth and the cornstarch until smooth. Add this to the sauce in the skillet, and whisk to combine. The sauce will slightly thicken as it cooks for about a minute. Once thickened, add the onions back into the sauce, and stir to combine. **If desired, season gravy with additional salt and pepper, to suit your taste.

Onions and juices are separated by straining juice over a bowl.Some of the onion sauce is used to make a gravy.The onions are added back into the gravy and cooked until gravy thickens.

Time To Eat!

Now it’s time to serve the smoked smothered pork chops! By this time you should be more than ready to enjoy this dish. Place a pork chop onto each plate, and then generously spoon some of the onion gravy over the top of each piece.

We always enjoy having mashed potatoes with the pork chops, and like to add a bit of the “gravy” to them! Serve, and enjoy these tender and delicious smoked smothered pork chops. I think you will really enjoy them!

A serving of smoked smothered pork chops, with mashed potatoes and broccoli on the side.A thick onion gravy tops the smoked smothered pork chops.

I hope you’ll have the opportunity to try these pork chops, because they are really yummy. You can also check out my original recipe for BAKED smothered pork chops (for two) here. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you will come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes.

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Smoked Smothered Pork Chops
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
 

Smoked Smothered Pork Chops are tender, delicious and covered in onion gravy. They're prepped on a stove, then cooked until tender on a smoker grill.

Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoked smothered pork chops
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 441 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon (each) salt and pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 bone-in pork chops , approx. 8 ounces each, (¾-1" thick)
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 large yellow onions halved, sliced thin top to bottom
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced , OR ¼ tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 cup PLUS 2 Tablespoons low sodium beef broth , divided use
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1½ teaspoons cornstarch
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Instructions

  1. Place paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Stir to combine. Pat pork chops dry using paper towel; sprinkle both sides of meat with spice mix, pressing spices into meat to adhere.

  2. Heat oil in large oven-proof skillet on medium-high heat, until very hot. Add pork chops in single layer; cook each side 3-4 minutes, until well browned. Transfer pork chops from skillet to a plate & keep warm. Do NOT clean out skillet!

  3. Add butter to same skillet; melt on medium heat. Add sliced onions; cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned. Stir in thyme and minced garlic; cook for 30 additional seconds. Add 1 cup beef broth to skillet (reserving remaining 2 Tablespoons for later). Add bay leaves and stir well, scraping up the browned bits from bottom of skillet while it cooks. Bring to a simmer; transfer pork chops back into skillet. Spoon sauce and onions over pork chops. Remove skillet from stove; cover it with aluminum foil.

  4. Preheat smoker to 300°F according to manufacturer instructions. Once at temp., place foil-covered skillet onto grill grate. Close smoker lid; let cook, (undisturbed) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, until pork chops are tender.

  5. When done, remove skillet from smoker; transfer pork chops (meat only) to a plate. Cover with foil to keep them hot. Place a large strainer on top of a medium-sized bowl. Pour sauce and onions from skillet through strainer. Sauce will run through strainer into bowl below. Onions will remain in strainer. Discard bay leaf. Place onions in small bowl. Remove any accumulated fat from surface of sauce. Place ⅔ cup of the sauce back into the skillet. Bring to a low simmer. In separate bowl, whisk reserved 2 Tablespoons beef broth and cornstarch until smooth. Add to sauce in skillet; whisk to combine. Sauce will slightly thicken as it cooks for about a minute. Once sauce thickens, add onions; stir to combine. **If desired, season gravy with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

  6. Place a pork chop onto each plate, and generously top each one with onion gravy. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Smoked Smothered Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop and gravy)
Calories 441 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 132mg44%
Sodium 548mg24%
Potassium 835mg24%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 389IU8%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2021

Ham ‘n Cheese Crescent Bites

categories: Appetizers, Lunch - Quick and Easy, Main Dishes, Pork, Sandwiches
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Ham ‘n Cheese Crescent Bites are yummy, & easy to make with only 4 ingredients! A crescent roll braid is filled w/ ham, cheese, & honey mustard.
Ham 'n Cheese Crescent Bites are yummy, & easy to make with only 4 ingredients! A crescent roll braid filled w/ ham, cheese, & honey mustard.

Do you use crescent rolls? We do, and I find them VERY convenient to have around for a variety of purposes besides a quick side dish with dinner! I love to use them for a variety of other uses, including quick lunches or breakfast! That little can of dough is amazing!

The recipe I am sharing today is called Ham ‘n Cheese Crescent Bites. Crescent roll dough is filled with ham, cheese, and honey mustard, braided up in a long roll, and baked. It’s really easy to make… here’s how:

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What Ingredients Do I Need?

There are only a few main ingredients needed for this dish! You will need a can of refrigerated crescent roll dough, cooked and chopped ham, honey mustard, and cheddar cheese. That’s all you need for the basic recipe.

**I usually also add sliced green onions to mine (optional), but if you don’t like them, just leave them out! If desired you can garnish the finished bites with chopped parsley, green onions or chives, but that is also optional.

Okay… let’s get started! Place the ham, honey mustard and grated cheese in a medium bowl, and stir well, to combine. If you want to add the green onions, this is where to add them.

The main ingredients are crescent roll dough, honey mustard, ham and cheese.Ingredients are stirred together until combined in a small bowl.

Preparing The Crescent Roll Braid

Remove the crescent roll dough from the can. Don’t separate the individual rolls. Roll the dough out into a rectangle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Seal all the perforations in the dough. Spoon the ham, mustard and cheese filling down the middle of the dough rectangle (lengthwise).

Ham and cheese filling is placed down the center of crescent roll dough.

Cut 10 or 12 strips on each side of the dough (your choice). Make sure to slice almost all the way to the filling in the middle. Starting at the bottom, lift one strip up and across the filling at a slight angle.

Now lift the corresponding strip on the other side up and over the filling to kind of “meet in the middle” in a braided fashion. Repeat the process (left, right, left, right) OR (right, left, right, left), alternating strips, until all strips have been “braided”.

Slits are cut into the dough on each side of the ham and cheese filling.The crescent roll dough is braided together over the ham and cheese filling.

Time To Bake!

Place the baking sheet with the braided ham ‘n cheese crescent bites into a preheated 375°F oven. NOTE: When I make these, I let it bake for about 22-25 minutes total. A couple minutes before it is finished baking (shown in the photo below), I like to top it with a couple extra  Tablespoons of grated cheddar cheese. TIP: You don’t have to add the grated cheese, but it sure looks good once it melts on top of the crescent braid.

Once the ham ‘n cheese crescent bites are finished baking, the braid will be golden brown all across the top, and any added cheddar cheese will have melted.

When almost finished baking, more cheddar cheese is added to the top of the braid.

Serving The Ham ‘n Cheese Crescent Bites

Once nicely browned on top, remove the ham ‘n cheese crescent bites from the oven. Garnish with chopped chives, parsley or green onions, if desired. Let it cool for a couple minutes before attempting to slice it, to give the cheese a chance to solidify a bit inside. Slice into six portions, and serve immediately.

The braid of ham 'n cheese crescent bites is golden brown once baked.Six portions of ham 'n cheese crescent bites are cut for serving.

You can see all the yummy ham and cheese filling inside each piece. This is a great tasting quick lunch (or dinner) I’m sure you and your family will enjoy! Ham ‘n cheese crescent bites are so simple to make, and hardly take any time at all to whip up!

You can see meat and cheese inside one of the ham 'n cheese crescent bites..

Thank you for stopping by… I really appreciate it. Hope you have the chance to make these ham ‘n cheese crescent bites soon, and trust you will enjoy them, too. God Bless You.

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Ham 'n Cheese Crescent Bites
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Ham 'n Cheese Crescent Bites are yummy, & easy to make with only 4 ingredients! A crescent roll braid filled w/ ham, cheese, & honey mustard.

Category: Appetizer/Snack, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crescent rolls, ham 'n cheese crescent bites
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 288 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1½ cup cooked, chopped ham
  • ⅔ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup honey mustard dressing
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped green onions (OPTIONAL)
Optional Toppings:
  • 2-3 Tablespoons grated cheddar cheese , added to top, last 2-3 minutes of baking
  • chopped parsley, green onions, or chives
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Very lightly grease/spray a large baking sheet.

  2. Place ham, honey mustard and grated cheese (plus green onions, if using) in a medium bowl; stir well, to combine.

  3. Remove crescent roll dough from can. Don't separate individual rolls. Roll dough out into a rectangle on the baking sheet. Seal all perforations in the dough. Spoon ham/cheese filling lengthwise down middle of dough.

  4. Cut 10 or 12 strips on each side of the dough. Make sure to slice almost all the way to the filling in the middle. Starting at the bottom, lift one strip up and across the filling at a slight angle. Now lift corresponding strip on the other side up and over the filling to kind of overlap in the middle, in a braided fashion. Repeat process (left, right, left, right) OR (right, left, right, left), alternating strips, until all strips have been "braided".

  5. Place baking sheet onto the middle rack in preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 22-25 minutes. NOTE: If desired, a couple minutes before it is finished baking, top the braid with a couple extra Tablespoons grated cheddar. When done, the braid should be golden brown on top, and any added cheddar cheese will have melted. Remove from oven. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley, chives or green onion. Let cool a few minutes, then slice into 6 portions. Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Ham 'n Cheese Crescent Bites
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/6 of total))
Calories 288 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 841mg37%
Potassium 112mg3%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 126IU3%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Ham 'n Cheese Crescent Bites are yummy, & easy to make with only 4 ingredients! A crescent roll braid filled w/ ham, cheese, & honey mustard.

 

 


Mar
2021

Quiche Lorraine

categories: Breakfast, Main Dishes, Pork
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Quiche Lorraine is delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Easy to make, and filled with bacon, eggs, and cheese… you’re gonna love it!
Quiche Lorraine is delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Easy to make, and filled with bacon, eggs, and cheese... you're gonna love it!

Quiche Lorraine is a versatile, easy and delicious dish, which can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side dish! I’ve always wondered “just WHO is Lorraine, and why is HER quiche so famous?” So I did a little bit of research to find out the history of this yummy dish.

Quiche Lorraine’s Origins

Turns out, LORRAINE isn’t a woman (who knew?). It is a region in France that borders Germany. The story goes that in medieval times, this region (originally called Lothringen) was under German rule, and a recipe for a savory cake was created there.

The French word “quiche” is derived from the German word “kuchen”, which basically means “cake”. Many years later, after the region had returned to French rule, the “Quiche Lorraine” recipe was “enhanced”, and became the name of this beloved dish.

There are multitudes of quiche recipes with a variety of ingredients created throughout the world, but the Quiche Lorraine remains the most famous and loved. Apparently chef Julia Child is often credited for exposing  America to this classic dish, which typically includes pie crust, eggs, bacon (or other meat), and cheese.

We love this dish because it is so EASY to make, and tastes absolutely wonderful! This is my “go-to” favorite quiche, and I’ve been making it for over 40 years! Here’s how to make it:

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A Word About The Pie Crust

For this recipe you can use a homemade 9″ pie shell OR a purchased deep-dish pie shell. Either type will work just fine for this recipe.

Obviously a purchased pie shell is quicker and more convenient, but I like to use my Mom’s recipe for homemade pie crusts. 

Arrange the prepared pie dough in a 9″ pie pan, and crimp the edges to form a crust. Use the tines of a fork to prick the bottom and sides of the crust (as shown below).

A 9-inch unbaked deep dish pie shell is pricked with a fork before adding ingredients.

Making The Quiche Lorraine Is EASY!

Preheat your oven to 425°F., and then begin putting this quiche together. It’s EASY!  Place the cooked, crumbled crispy bacon on the bottom of the pie shell, spreading to cover. Add the chopped onions, and then top it off with grated Swiss cheese.

Cooked, crumbled bacon and chopped onions are added to pie shell.Grated Swiss cheese is added to the quiche ingredients in pie shell.

Whisk whipping cream, eggs, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl, until they’re fully combined. Pour this liquid over the ingredients in the pie shell. The pie shell will be very full!

Carefully give the ingredients a tiny bit of a stir, bringing some of the bacon, onion and cheese up to the surface. You don’t have to mix it up real well, just enough to combine the ingredients. Now it’s time to bake your Quiche Lorraine!

Eggs, whipping cream and spices are whisked for the Quiche Lorraine.Egg and cream mixture is poured over bacon, onion and cheese in pie shell.

Baking The Quiche Loraine

Carefully place the Quiche Lorraine on the middle rack of a preheated 425°F. oven. Be careful to not slosh it around, because it will be full (just a helpful tip!). Bake at 425°F. for 15 minutes, turn the oven down to 300°F. and continue cooking it for 30 more minutes.

You’ll know it’s done when the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Transfer the quiche to a wire rack to cool down a bit (still in pie pan). You’ll be able to see how puffy the quiche is, from the hot air inside.

The top of the quiche will “flatten” as the air dissipates inside while it cools, and that is what it is supposed to do!

Quiche Lorraine is ready to bake in a hot oven.Top of the quiche is golden brown after baking.Hot air puffs up the Quiche Lorraine after baking.

Ready To Eat!

Once the top of the quiche has flattened and it has cooled for 10-15 minutes, it’s ready to slice and enjoy! The Quiche Lorraine can be eaten hot, warm, cold, OR at room temperature, whichever way you prefer.

Slice the quiche into 8 portions (or 6 if you want larger pieces!), serve, and enjoy! It’s filled with GREAT flavor, lots of cheese, and yummy bacon. We love this quiche, and have it for breakfast, lunch OR dinner!

Cover and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. You can easily microwave leftover pieces of quiche to bring them back to the temperature you prefer! 

A slice of quiche is removed, revealing bacon and onions inside.A slice of Quiche Lorraine, with fresh fruit on the side.

I really hope you will try this quiche, because it is so good! It is by far the most famous of all quiches, and is a great dish to have around, for a delicious dinner, lunch or breakfast!

Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and I hope you have a great day. 

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Quiche Lorraine is delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Easy to make, and filled with bacon, eggs, and cheese... you're gonna love it!

Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: quiche lorraine
Servings: 8 slices
Calories Per Serving: 388 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 9" deep dish pie shell (uncooked) (homemade or store-bought)
  • 8 slices cooked bacon (cooked crisp/crumbled)
  • ⅓ cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Use a homemade 9" pie shell OR a purchased deep-dish pie shell. Arrange pie dough in a 9" pie pan; crimp edges to form crust. Use the tines of a fork to prick bottom and sides of the dough. Place cooked, crumbled bacon on bottom of pie shell, spreading to cover. Add onions and Swiss cheese.

  3. In medium bowl, whisk the whipping cream, eggs, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper until combined. Pour over ingredients in pie shell (it will be full). Carefully give ingredients a stir, bringing some bacon, onion and cheese up to the surface.

  4. Carefully place quiche on middle rack of preheated oven. Bake at 425°F. for 15 minutes, turn the oven down to 300°F. and continue cooking it for 30 more minutes. It's done when the top is golden brown and knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Transfer quiche to wire rack to cool (still in pan). Quiche will be puffy, from the hot air inside. The top of the quiche will "flatten" as air dissipates inside while quiche cools.

  5. After cooling 10-15 minutes, it's ready to slice. Quiche can be eaten hot, warm, cold, OR at room temperature, whichever way you prefer. Slice into 8 portions (or 6 if you want larger pieces), serve and enjoy! Cover leftovers well; can refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. Reheat quiche slices in microwave (to temp. you prefer).

Nutrition Facts
Quiche Lorraine
Amount Per Serving (1 slice *1/8 of total))
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 201mg67%
Sodium 448mg19%
Potassium 144mg4%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 1143IU23%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 162mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Quiche Lorraine is delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Easy to make, and filled with bacon, eggs, and cheese... you're gonna love it!

 


Dec
2020

Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

categories: Holidays!, Main Dishes, Pork
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Brown Sugar Glazed Ham is perfect for dinners or holiday feasts! A honey, brown sugar, OJ and spice glaze coats the ham (boneless or bone-in).Brown Sugar Glazed Ham is perfect for dinners or holiday feasts! A honey, brown sugar, OJ and spice glaze coats the ham (boneless or bone-in).

My husband LOVES ham! We don’t have it that much during the year, but wow, does he ever love it at Christmas time and at Easter. In the past we’ve bought pre-glazed hams (at Honey-Baked using gift certificates).

We’ve also bought hams at the grocery that come with the cute little glaze package attached (where all you add is water).

Those are all wonderful options, but truthfully, it is sooo easy to make your own homemade brown sugar glazed ham. Today I will show you how you can make your own sauce to baste your holiday ham.

The “recipe” is incredibly simple, and the ham tastes wonderful after being fully glazed at 3 different points during the baking time.

The recipe as written is for a six pound ham, but can be easily adapted for a much larger one, too! Here’s how easy it is to make this delicious glazed ham:

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Make The Brown Sugar Glaze

Simple, simple, simple. The sweet glaze is super easy to make! Basically it involves placing the ingredients in a pan and cooking for a couple minutes. That’s it!

Place brown sugar, orange juice, honey, white vinegar, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Whisk the ingredients together. Once combined, bring the sauce to a simmer on medium-low heat.

Let it cook for about 2 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until the sauce has slightly thickened, then remove the pan from the heat source.

Brown sugar, OJ, honey & spices are combined in saucepan to cook the glaze.The brown sugar glaze is cooked for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Time To Glaze The Ham – Glaze #1

TIP: Take the ham out of the refrigerator about an hour before beginning, so some of the “chill” can be take off the meat. *It will cook more evenly if you do this.

Lay two large pieces of aluminum foil on counter (overlapping slightly in middle). Place your ham right in the middle of the foil. Use 1/3 of the brown sugar glaze to cover the entire outside surface of the ham.

If you are using a spiral sliced ham, let some of the glaze drizzle down between slices, if desired. Wrap up the ham tightly with the aluminum foil, until it is well sealed.

Place the ham in a large baking dish, flat side of the ham facing down in the dish, then place the dish into a preheated 325°F oven (on a middle rack).

A ham is place on aluminum foil, then coated with brown sugar glaze.Aluminum foil tightly seals the brown sugar glazed ham for baking.

Baking The Brown Sugar Glazed Ham – Glaze #2

Bake the brown sugar glazed ham at 325°F for 15 minutes for every pound of meat you are cooking, OR until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 100-110°F. For example, this 6 pound ham was cooked for 90 minutes. As the weight of your ham may vary, it is important to follow these guidelines to ensure a juicy ham!

Remove the ham from the oven, but TURN up the oven temperature to 400°F, as you remove it. Carefully open the foil wrap, and brush the ham with another 1/3 of the brown sugar glaze all over. Place the ham STILL UNCOVERED back into the now 400°F oven. Cook for 15-20 minutes more. Keeping it uncovered will help the sugar to slightly caramelize on the ham.

Glaze # 3- The Final Glaze

Remove the ham from the oven after 15-20 minutes OR when the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Brush the remaining glaze over the surface of the ham, then tightly seal the foil back up, and let the ham rest for 10 minutes (covered), before slicing.

The ham’s internal juices will redistribute throughout the meat during this 10 minute “resting” time. This will help it to stay juicy when serving. Once “rested”, the ham is ready to slice and eat.

After baking, another coating of glaze is applied to the ham, then cooked longer.Final glaze is applied to ham after baking, then it rests to redistribute internal juices.

Ready To Eat

Slice the ham and serve to your hungry family or guests. This boneless brown sugar glazed ham sliced easily, the meat was fully cooked and juicy, and the glaze added extra flavor!

Boneless brown sugar glazed ham is sliced for serving.

You can also use this glaze for your spiral-sliced bone-in hams, too. The simple, but sweet glaze adds a wonderful layer of extra flavor to any ham.

A spiral-sliced ham can also be used for this recipe.

We enjoyed our delicious ham slices with French-style green beans and maple cinnamon sweet potatoes. It was a simple, but absolutely delicious meal.

The ham leftovers were pretty incredible too, and were used to make ham and cheese scrambled eggs, ham sandwiches, and more. YUM.

Green beans and a sweet potato are served with a brown sugar glazed ham slice.

I hope you will consider trying this simple brown sugar glazed ham. I’m confident you will enjoy it on your favorite variety of ham.

Thank you so much for visiting this blog. May God bless and keep you, and make His face shine upon you. Have a GREAT day, friends.

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Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Prep Time
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Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
 

Brown Sugar Glazed Ham is perfect for dinners or holiday feasts! A honey, brown sugar, OJ and spice glaze coats the ham (boneless or bone-in).

Category: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar glazed ham
Servings: 12
Calories Per Serving: 598 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 6 pound ham (bone-in or boneless) pre-cooked (intact or spiral cut)
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1½ Tablespoons honey
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
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Instructions

  1. Remove ham from fridge 1 hour before beginning, to take chill off. Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. Place remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Whisk together, to combine, and bring to a simmer on medium-low heat. Cook for 2 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until sauce has slightly thickened. Remove pan from heat source.

  3. Lay two large pieces of aluminum foil on counter (overlapping slightly in middle). Place ham in middle of the foil. Brush 1/3 of the brown sugar glaze on, to cover surface of ham. If using spiral sliced ham, let glaze drizzle down between slices. Wrap ham with foil, until well sealed. Place ham in a large baking dish, flat side down. Place dish on middle rack in 325°F oven.

  4. Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes for every pound of meat you are cooking, OR until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 100-110°F. As ham weights vary, it is important to follow these guidelines to ensure juicy ham! Remove ham from oven, and TURN up oven temperature to 400°F. Carefully open foil, and pull it slightly away from the meat (but leave it in pan); brush ham with another 1/3 of the brown sugar glaze. 

  5. Place ham (STILL UNCOVERED) back into 400°F oven. Cook 15-20 minutes more. Remove ham after 15-20 minutes OR when the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Brush ham with remaining 1/3 glaze; seal the foil back up, and let ham rest for 10 minutes (covered), before slicing to allow juices to redistribute through meat. Once "rested", it's ready to slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Amount Per Serving (1 (8 ounce slice))
Calories 598 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 141mg47%
Sodium 2709mg118%
Potassium 671mg19%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Nov
2020

Simply-Seasoned Pork Chops

categories: Main Dishes, Pork
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Simply-Seasoned Pork Chops are a cinch to make and bake! These tasty, juicy, boneless or bone-in chops are ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
Simply-Seasoned Pork Chops are a cinch to make and bake! These tasty, juicy, boneless or bone-in chops are ready to eat in under 30 minutes!

Have some pork chops and are looking for a quick and EASY way to fix them? May I suggest these simply-seasoned pork chops? They are ridiculously SIMPLE to make, but have great flavor!

If you don’t have much time to fix a fancy dinner, these simply-seasoned pork chops are the way to go! Season them, and toss ’em in the oven until done. BOOM! A delicious main dish is ready to go in under 25 minutes! Here’s how to whip up this recipe:

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Make The Spice Rub

Before making the spice rub, make sure to preheat your oven to 400°F. This recipe comes together quickly, so you want your oven to be ready.  Now… on to the simple seasoning, which is a CINCH to make. Simply mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and oregano in a small bowl. This is the spice rub for the simply-seasoned pork chops!

Prepare The Simply-Seasoned Pork Chops

Place the pork chops on a work surface. I use boneless pork chops for this simple recipe, but have included a cooking (timing) tip in the printable recipe card (below) in case you are using bone-in chops. Bone-in will take just a tiny bit longer to cook.

Drizzle HALF (1 Tablespoon) of the olive oil over the chops, on BOTH sides. Rub it in, to cover. Sprinkle the prepared spice mix over both sides of the pork chops. Rub the spice mix into the pork with your fingers and press to ensure it sticks to the meat. Make sure all sides of the meat are covered with spices.

Bake The Simply-Seasoned Pork Chops

Place the pork chops into a small baking dish that is just big enough to hold the pork chops in a single layer. Juice will tend to accumulate in the pan during baking. You want the meat juices to “pool together” so they don’t evaporate in a larger baking pan while baking. Drizzle the chops with the remaining Tablespoon of olive oil before baking.

Bake the pork chops at 400°F for 18 minutes, OR until they reach an internal temperature of 140° F. See my note in the printable recipe card below. Make sure to NOT overcook the chops, because that will dry them out!

When done, remove the pork chops from the oven, and let them REST in the baking dish for 5 minutes. They’ll continue to cook as they rest (safe internal temperature for pork chops is 145°F), and the juices in the meat will time to redistribute through the meat, for juicier chops. As you can see from the photos below, some juice from the meat has accumulated in the dish. You can use that, if desired, to drizzle on a veggie side dish OR as the base for a quick gravy, because it has GREAT flavor. 

Time To Eat!

Once the simply-seasoned pork chops have rested for 5 minutes, they are ready to serve. Transfer to individual serving plates and serve with your favorite side dishes. We enjoyed the simply-seasoned pork chops with creamy mashed potatoes and baked praline acorn squash slices.

The pork chops were nice and juicy inside, perfectly baked, and had wonderful flavor. It was nice to enjoy such simple, tasty pork chops that didn’t require a lot of effort to prepare. Hooray!

I truly hope you will have the opportunity to make these delicious pork chops for yourself or those you love. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I sincerely hope you will come back again. Have a blessed day!

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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Simply-Seasoned Pork Chops are a cinch to make and bake! These tasty, juicy, boneless or bone-in chops are ready to eat in under 30 minutes!

Category: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: simply-seasoned pork chops
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 285 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 boneless pork chops (1¼" thick)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Make Spice Mix: Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and oregano in a small bowl.

  3. Prepare Chops: Drizzle HALF (1 Tablespoon) of olive oil over chops, on BOTH sides. Rub it in, to cover. Sprinkle spice mix over both sides of chops. Rub spices into pork to ensure it sticks to meat. All sides of the meat should be covered.

  4. Place pork chops into a baking dish just big enough to hold the chops in a single layer. Drizzle chops with remaining Tablespoon of oil. Bake at 400°F for 18 minutes (see note below), OR until they reach an internal temperature of 140° F. Make sure to NOT overcook them, because that will dry them out! When done, remove them from oven; let meat REST in baking dish for 5 minutes. They'll continue to cook as they rest (safe internal temperature for pork chops is 145°F), and the juices in the meat will time to redistribute through the meat, for juicier chops. After resting, they are ready to serve. Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

BAKING NOTE: At 400°F, as a general guide, boneless chops should be baked approx. 6-7 minutes per 1/2" thickness (as thickness of chops will vary). Bone-in chops will require an additional 1 minute of cooking time per 1/2" thickness.

Nutrition Facts
Simply-Seasoned Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop)
Calories 285 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 649mg28%
Potassium 567mg16%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 862IU17%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Simply-Seasoned Pork Chops are a cinch to make and bake! These tasty, juicy, boneless or bone-in chops are ready to eat in under 30 minutes!