Ingredients:
For the Pork Chops
4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
For the Cheesy Potato Bake
4-5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
½ cup sour cream
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Prep and Preheat:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish lightly to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Potatoes:
In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.
Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In the baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, followed by half of the cooked onions, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes, onions, and cheese.
Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine milk and sour cream. Heat over medium until warmed through.
Pour this mixture evenly over the layered potatoes in the baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
Cook the Pork Chops:
While the potatoes bake, season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear the pork chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
Prepare the Garlic Butter:
In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant.
Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning garlic butter over them.
Combine and Bake:
After 30 minutes, remove foil from the potato bake. Place pork chops on top of potatoes, drizzling garlic butter sauce over everything.
Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until potatoes are tender and pork chops are cooked through.
Serve:
Instructions:
Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Servings: 4