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Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Cheesy Potato Bake

Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Cheesy Potato Bake is a comforting, hearty meal that combines tender, juicy pork chops with a rich and creamy potato side dish.
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Equipment

  • - Large skillet
  • - Baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • - Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the garlic butter pork chops:
  • - 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops about 1 inch thick
  • - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • - 4 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • #### For the cheesy potato bake:
  • - 4–5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced
  • - 1 cup heavy cream
  • - 1 cup whole milk
  • - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • #### 1. Prepare the cheesy potato bake:
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Arrange the potato slices in the baking dish in overlapping layers. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses over the top. Drizzle with melted butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • #### 2. Cook the pork chops:
  • Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium, add butter, minced garlic, and thyme to the skillet. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted garlic butter over the pork chops. Cook for an additional 3–5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  • #### 3. Combine and serve:
  • Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes after cooking. Serve alongside the cheesy potato bake, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.