Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes 🍖🥔
🛒 Ingredients
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cups heavy cream or whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 2–3 minutes per side, just until browned. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the cream or milk. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
Layer the potatoes in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping each slice. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over them.
Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
Place the seared pork chops on top of the potatoes and cover the dish tightly with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 20–25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender, the cheese is golden, and the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
😋 Serving Tip
Spoon some of the creamy scalloped potatoes and sauce over each pork chop. Serve with steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, or a crisp side salad.
