Description
Succulent garlic parmesan pork chops nestle alongside creamy cheesy scalloped potatoes in this comforting American dinner classic. Rich flavors and hearty ingredients combine to create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pork chops
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
Seasoning and Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), creating the perfect cooking environment for this decadent dish.
- Liberally coat pork chops with a tantalizing blend of salt, cracked pepper, minced garlic, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Warm olive oil in a robust skillet, then expertly sear the seasoned pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a gorgeous golden-brown crust.
- Prepare a greased baking dish by meticulously arranging thinly sliced potatoes in elegant, overlapping layers.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour to create a smooth base, then gradually incorporating milk and heavy cream until the mixture transforms into a velvety consistency.
- Enrich the sauce by folding in sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts into a smooth, glossy liquid.
- Cascade the cheesy sauce evenly over the potato layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the potato dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes become tender and the top turns golden and bubbly.
- Carefully nestle the seared pork chops atop the partially cooked potato base.
- Return the dish to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, ensuring the pork chops reach perfect doneness and the entire dish becomes harmoniously melded.
- Allow the masterpiece to rest for 5 minutes, letting the flavors settle and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by letting pork chops marinate in garlic and parmesan for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper taste infusion.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach 145°F (63°C) for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for creamier, more consistent scalloped potato texture.
- Consider swapping heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter, less caloric version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg