This delightful dish combines succulent garlic Parmesan pork chops with creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes. It’s perfect for a comforting dinner that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients:
For the Pork Chops:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Prepare the Pork Chops:
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, dried thyme, dried oregano, and paprika.
- Press the Parmesan mixture onto both sides of each pork chop, coating them evenly.
- Cook the Pork Chops:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it forms a smooth paste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
- Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes, spreading it evenly.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
- Bake:
- Place the pork chops on top of the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the pork chops are cooked through.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Enjoy the garlic Parmesan pork chops with the cheesy scalloped potatoes as a complete and satisfying meal.
Helpful Tips:
- Make sure the potatoes are sliced thinly and evenly to ensure they cook properly.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Pair with a glass of white wine for a complete meal.
FAQs:
- Can I use bone-in pork chops?
- Yes, you can use bone-in pork chops, but you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Can I make this dish ahead of time?
- Yes, you can prepare the dish ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking. Just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Can I use a different type of cheese?
- Yes, feel free to use your favorite cheese or a combination of cheeses for the scalloped potatoes.
Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Enjoy this comforting and delicious Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal!
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Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
This delightful dish combines succulent garlic Parmesan pork chops with creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes. It’s perfect for a comforting dinner that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops:
- – 4 boneless pork chops
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- – 2 tablespoons olive oil
- – 4 cloves garlic minced
- – 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- – 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- – 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- – 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- – 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes:
- – 2 pounds potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- – 2 tablespoons butter
- – 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- – 1 cup milk
- – 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- – Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- – Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- – Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Prepare the Pork Chops:
- – Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- – In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, dried thyme, dried oregano, and paprika.
- – Press the Parmesan mixture onto both sides of each pork chop, coating them evenly.
Cook the Pork Chops:
- – Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- – Add the pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- – Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
Prepare the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes:
- – In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- – Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it forms a smooth paste.
- – Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- – Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- – Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- – Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
- – Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes, spreading it evenly.
- – Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
Bake:
- – Place the pork chops on top of the potatoes in the baking dish.
- – Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- – Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the pork chops are cooked through.
Serve:
- – Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- – Enjoy the garlic Parmesan pork chops with the cheesy scalloped potatoes as a complete and satisfying meal.
Helpful Tips:
- – Make sure the potatoes are sliced thinly and evenly to ensure they cook properly.
- – For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese sauce.
Serving Suggestions:
- – Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- – Pair with a glass of white wine for a complete meal.