Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Squash Coins
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Cost
- $16.75
- Nutrition
- 480 cal · 34g protein
- sheet-pan
- kid-favorite
🍳 1 pan + 1 bowl · Picky-eater safe bet: the plain protein, sauce on the side · kept by 2 families
Maple Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Squash Coins is a weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 35 minutes, for around $17 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan + 1 bowl, and the 6 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain the plain protein, sauce on the side works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Mashed potatoes (20 min)
Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- Rimmed half-sheet panDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops
- 1½ lb acorn squash
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F; cut acorn squash in half, scoop seeds, then cut each half into 4 wedges, toss with 1 tablespoon oil and salt, and spread on a sheet pan; roast 10 minutes.
- While squash starts roasting, whisk together maple syrup, mustard, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add pork chops, and sear 4 minutes per side until golden, then brush tops with maple glaze.
- Push squash wedges to the edges of the sheet pan, add seared pork chops to the center, brush chops with remaining glaze, and roast together 8–10 minutes until chops reach 145°F (rest 3 minutes before serving).
- Divide pork chops and squash among 4 plates and drizzle any pan juices over top.
On the side: Mashed potatoes (20 min)
2 lb yukon gold potatoes
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, until a fork slides in easily.
- Drain, then mash with a pat of butter and a splash of milk. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbohydrates
- 38 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 16 g
- Fat
- 19 g
- Saturated fat
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 420 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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