Description
Savory garlic parmesan pork chops dance alongside creamy cheesy scalloped potatoes, creating a comforting symphony of flavors. Hearty and satisfying, this dish promises to become a family favorite that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 Pork Chops
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons (30 milliliters) Olive Oil
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 Potatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 Teaspoon (5 grams) Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon (2.5 grams) Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a robust oven environment by heating to 375°F, ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Massage pork chops generously with aromatic garlic, salt, and pepper, creating a flavor-packed exterior before delicately encrusting with finely grated parmesan cheese.
- Select an oven-safe skillet and achieve a golden-brown sear on each pork chop, developing a rich caramelized crust that locks in moisture and enhances overall taste profile.
- Construct a creamy potato foundation by meticulously arranging thin potato slices in a structured layering technique, interspersing delicate onion segments and sharp cheddar cheese between each translucent potato layer.
- Pour velvety cream over the potato arrangement, allowing liquid to permeate and create a luxurious, cohesive texture throughout the dish.
- Carefully position seared pork chops atop the potato landscape within the baking dish, then transfer to the preheated oven for a comprehensive 25-30 minute cooking cycle.
- Remove from oven once pork reaches perfect internal temperature and potatoes emerge golden and bubbling with melted cheese.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finishing touch that elevates the visual and flavor complexity of the dish.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by using smoked paprika or Italian herbs to enhance the pork chops’ flavor profile.
- Choose bone-in pork chops for juicier meat and more robust taste, ensuring they reach 145°F internal temperature.
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline for consistent cooking and elegant presentation.
- Make this dish gluten-free by replacing regular cheese with lactose-free alternatives and using cornstarch instead of flour for thickening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg