Herb-Crusted Rib Roast, Scalloped Potatoes, and Herbed Peas
Total Time - about 3 hours / Makes 8 Servings
Cooking Sequence
- Prepare rib roast and begin first bake time - 1 3/4 hours
- Remove roast and add coating; continue baking - 15 minutes
- About 45 minutes before serving, prepare potatoes - 20 minutes
- While roast stands, prepare peas; slice roast and serve - 30 minutes
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Herb-Crusted Rib Roast
Ingredients
1 (3-4 rib) standing rib roast (4 1/2 lb)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 sprigs fresh parsley (rinsed)
1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Season roast on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic. Place roast on rack in 13- x 9-inch baking dish (wash hands). Bake 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, chop parsley coarsely. Combine in small bowl with bread crumbs and rosemary; set aside.
- Remove roast from oven. Coat roast with mustard and then bread crumb mixture. Bake 1 more hour or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (medium-rare) up to 170°F (well-done). Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.
- Let roast stand 10-15 minutes before slicing; slice and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/8 recipe) 590kcal; FAT 47g; CHOL 130mg;
SODIUM 300mg; CARB 4g; FIBER 0g; PROTEIN 36g;
VIT A 0%; VIT C 2%; CALC 4%; IRON 25%
Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
cooking spray
3 medium potatoes (rinsed)
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat 2-quart shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Peel potatoes; slice thinly and place in microwave-safe bowl with water. Cover and microwave on HIGH 7-10 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, place half-and-half in medium saucepan; heat on medium 5-7 minutes or until warmed. Whisk in cheese, salt, garlic, mustard, and pepper; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until cheese melts.
- Remove from heat; stir potatoes into cheese sauce. Pour mixture into baking dish; top with Parmesan cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes or until cheese melts and sauce bubbles around edge. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/8 recipe) 180kcal; FAT 10g; CHOL 35mg;
SODIUM 230mg; CARB 17g; FIBER 2g; PROTEIN 7g;
VIT A 4%; VIT C 25%; CALC 8%; IRON 4%
Herbed Peas
Ingredients
16 ounces frozen green peas
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning herb paste
Steps
- Combine peas and water in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Drain peas and return to bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/8 recipe) 130kcal; FAT 9g; CHOL 0mg;
SODIUM 270mg; CARB 9g; FIBER 2g; PROTEIN 3g;
VIT A 25%; VIT C 30%; CALC 2%; IRON 4%
Utensils & Cookware
- 13- x 9-inch baking dish with rack
- 2-quart shallow baking dish
- medium saucepan, whisk
- 2 microwave-safe bowls with lids
- small bowl, vegetable peeler
- cooking spoons, meat thermometer
- knife and cutting board
- measuring utensils
Apron's Advice
When cooking a roast, a meat thermometer is a valuable tool that can make the difference between a dinner disaster and a memorable meal.
Recipe Version 12/07-0051