Oven-Roasted Ranch & Pepperoncini Pork Chops with Mozzarella

Ingredients

- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 packet Au Jus Gravy Mix (1 ounce)
- 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix (1 ounce)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6-8 pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

2. Prepare the Pork Chops: Rinse the pork chops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the Au Jus Gravy Mix and the Ranch Dressing Mix until well blended.

4. Season the Pork Chops: Rub the combined dry mix evenly over both sides of each pork chop, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.

5. Sear the Pork Chops: In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter is hot and foamy, add the pork chops, allowing them to sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms. Note: The pork chops will finish cooking in the oven.

6. Prepare for Roasting: Roughly chop the pepperoncini peppers and distribute them evenly over the pork chops in the skillet. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.

7. Roast in the Oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C).

8. Add Mozzarella Cheese: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pork chops.

9. Melt the Cheese: Return the skillet to the oven and switch to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

10. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Plate with some of the pepperoncini peppers on top and spoon the buttery juices from the skillet over the pork chops for added flavor.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Pork chops, Ranch mix, Au Jus, Pepperoncini, Mozzarella, Oven roast, Easy dinner, Family meal, Pork dinner, Comfort food

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,760

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