Description
Succulent garlic parmesan pork chops paired with creamy cheesy scalloped potatoes create a hearty main course. Rich flavors and comforting textures promise a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a large baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavorful coating for the pork chops by mixing Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Massage olive oil onto the pork chops, then thoroughly coat each piece with the prepared Parmesan mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until aromatic, releasing its intense flavor profile.
- Pour heavy cream, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Gently bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- Arrange thinly sliced potatoes in overlapping layers within the prepared baking dish, carefully pouring the cream mixture between each layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese throughout the potato layers and across the top, creating a rich and melty surface.
- Carefully position the seasoned pork chops atop the potato layers in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until pork chops reach a golden-brown color and internal temperature of 145F, and potatoes become tender and bubbling.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and juices to redistribute.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for an elegant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Customize the breading by swapping breadcrumbs with almond flour for a gluten-free version that maintains crispy texture.
- Reduce cream content by mixing half-and-half with chicken broth to lower overall calorie count without sacrificing rich flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked pork chops, preventing dryness and maintaining juicy tenderness.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like Gruyère or fontina to add unique depth and complexity to the scalloped potatoes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg