Italian Pork and Potato Casserole w/ 9 Grain French Bread

Today's Menu: Italian Pork and Potato Casserole w/ 9 Grain French Bread



I saw this yesterday in the latest issue of Healthy Cooking (Taste of Home) and I knew I had my dinner for today, Italian Pork and Potato Casserole. Pork, Potatoes, Minced Garlic,  Seasoning, Marinara Sauce, Shredded Smoked Gouda and Parmesan Cheese what's not to like! It's all baked into a Casserole, love these one pot meals. I added Sliced Black Olives, McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning, and fresh Shredded Dutch Smoke Gouda to the original recipe. for my Marinara Sauce I used Newman's Own Marinara. This is an excellent Italian dish! The Pork Chops and Potatoes are natural pairings but then with Seasoning and Marinara it just explodes with flavor! Then you have Parmesan Cheese and the creamy Dutch Smoked Gouda to top it off, tooo good! it's an easy recipe to prepare and takes about 45 - 60 minutes baking time. The recipe says 40 - 45 but I baked for almost 60 minutes, till the pork was at 150 degrees. If your looking for a delicious and hearty  Italian dish give this one a try. I left the recipe at the end of the post, the items I added are listed above. I also had a slice of Walmart/Marketside 9 Grain French Bread. For dessert/snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.


Italian Pork and Potato Casserole

Recipe from Healthy Cooking and Theresa Kreyche

Ingredients:

6 Cups sliced Red Potatoes
3 Tbsp Water
1 Garlic Clove Minced
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
6 Boneless Pork Loin Chops (6 oz. each)
1 Jar (24 oz.) Marinara Sauce
1/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

1. Place potatoes and water in a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave for 5 minutes or just until tender; drain.
2. Place Potatoes in a 13 - in. x 9 - in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Garlic, Salt, and Pepper. Top with Pork Chops and Marinara Sauce. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 - 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees and Potatoes are tender.
3. Sprinkle with Cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3 - 5 minutes longer or until Cheese is melted.

Nutrition facts:

1 Pork Chop w/ 1 cup Potatoes and 1/2 cup Sauce equals 412 calories and 38 carbs.