4bone-in pork loin chops½ inch thick (about 1½ lb)
1teaspoondried thyme leaves
½teaspoongarlic-pepper blend
2tablespoonsolive or vegetable oil
4MediumYukon Gold potatoesunpeeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
1red bell peppercut into bite-size strips
⅔cupshredded Italian cheese blend
Instructies
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 / Tips / 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.