Oven-Ready

Cotija-Crusted Pork Chop with Spanish Rice

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Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
  • 8 oz. Chili Lime Rice
  • 5 oz. Corn Kernels
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    2 oz. Sour Cream
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    1 oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
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    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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    ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
  • 1 tsp. Creole Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    720
  • Carbohydrates
    55g
  • Net Carbs
    53g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    50g
  • Sodium
    1620mg

Recipe Steps

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using chicken, follow same instructions and bake in hot oven until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove lid and label, if needed. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging.

    Mix rice, corn, and a pinch of salt in bottom of provided tray. Spread into an even layer.

  2. 2

    Add Pork and Topping

    Top rice with pork and sprinkle evenly with seasoning blend.

    Cover entire dish evenly with cheddar-jack cheese and cotija cheese.

    If using chicken, follow same instructions.

  3. 3

    Bake the Dish

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until cheese is melted and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 22-25 minutes.

    If using chicken, follow same instructions and bake in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven and top pork with sour cream. Garnish with crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!

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