Baked Pork Chop Cheddar Rice Casserole

Name: Baked Pork Chop Cheddar Rice Casserole
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 6 pork chops; 1 tsp salt; 1.5 cups uncooked rice; 3 cups water; 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce; 0.5 (1 oz) package taco seasoning mix; 1 red bell pepper; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

A Mexican-inspired casserole featuring pork chops, rice, bell peppers, and Cheddar cheese for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

95 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories557kcal

carbohydrates42g

fat19g

fiber2g

protein50g

sodium962mg

sugar3g

Dinner Mexican Inspired

Ingredients

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

6 pork chops

1 tsp salt

1.5 cups uncooked rice

3 cups water

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

0.5 (1 oz) package taco seasoning mix

1 red bell pepper

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish and season with salt.

Surround the chops with rice and pour a mixture of water, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning over them.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 1 hour or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

Remove the foil, then top with bell pepper rings and Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.