Pizza Pork Chops

Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese punch up this easy skillet recipe with the pizza taste that kids—and guests of all ages—are sure to love.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 4  boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cups  marinara sauce or 2  cups  spaghetti sauce
• 16  slices  pepperoni
• 1  cup  shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Remove and keep warm. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides; drain.
2. Add marinara sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 160°, turning once. Layer pork with pepperoni, mushrooms and cheese. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.