Here’s a delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Creamy Scalloped Potatoes. This dish is a perfect combination of juicy pork chops and rich, creamy potatoes.
Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 lemon, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Season the Pork Chops:
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the Pork Chops:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the pork chops and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary, stirring frequently until the garlic is fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter over them.
- Let the pork chops cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired.
- Serve hot with creamy scalloped potatoes.
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Potatoes and Onion:
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish.
- Top with half of the sliced onions.
- Make the Cream Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutmeg until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Pour half of the cream sauce over the layered potatoes and onions.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes and onions, then pour the rest of the cream sauce over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot alongside the garlic butter pork chops.