Christina's Fantastic Plastic

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07/11/2026

07/11/2026

These ultra-tender pork chops are baked in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy that practically melts with every bite. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for the ultimate comfort meal!

Ingredients:

* 4 thick-cut pork chops (about 2 lbs)
* 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
* 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
* 1 cup sour cream
* 2 tbsp butter
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
* ½ cup chicken broth
* ½ tsp black pepper
* ½ tsp paprika (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Season pork chops with pepper and paprika. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chops for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, sour cream, garlic, thyme, and chicken broth.
4. Arrange the pork chops in the baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over the top.
5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the pork is fork-tender.
6. Spoon the creamy gravy over the chops and serve hot.

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

Slow Cooker Creamy Meatball Ravioli Bake
Ingredients
- frozen meatballs
- frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 jar of marinara sauce
- 1 cup of cream cheese
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella

Instructions
Dump the frozen meatballs and ravioli in the slow cooker.
Pour the marinara sauce over everything.
Add the cream cheese in dollops on top.
Stir it all together a bit.
Cook on low for 4 hours.
Sprinkle mozzarella on top and let it melt for 15 minutes.

07/10/2026

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07/10/2026

# # Ravioli Lasagna Bake

# # # What You’ll Need

* 25 oz bag frozen cheese ravioli
* 24 oz jar marinara sauce
* 1 lb ground beef
* 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
* Fresh parsley, optional for garnish

# # # Instructions

1. Preheat oven to **375°F**.

2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.

3. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir for about 1 minute.

4. Pour in the marinara sauce and stir until the beef is fully coated. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.

5. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.

6. Add a layer of frozen cheese ravioli over the sauce.

7. Spoon more meat sauce over the ravioli, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

8. Repeat layers if needed, ending with sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese on top.

9. Cover with foil and bake for **30 minutes**.

10. Remove foil and bake another **10–15 minutes**, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

# # # Serving Idea

Serve with garlic bread and a side salad for an easy cheesy dinner.

07/10/2026