Description
If you’re looking for a mouthwatering dish that combines savory flavors and comforting textures, look no further than Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Cheesy Potato Bake. This delightful meal is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. The juicy pork chops coated in a rich garlic butter sauce complement the creamy and cheesy potatoes beautifully. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can have this satisfying meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Pork Chops
For this recipe, you’ll need four bone-in pork chops, each weighing about 1 inch thick. Bone-in chops are ideal as they stay juicier during cooking. Ensure they are at room temperature before cooking for even doneness.
Garlic
You will need four cloves of fresh garlic minced finely. Fresh garlic adds a robust flavor to the dish. It infuses the butter and enhances the overall taste of the pork chops.
Butter
Use four tablespoons of unsalted butter for sautéing the pork chops. Unsalted butter gives you control over the saltiness of the dish while providing a rich base for the garlic flavor.
Potatoes
Choose two pounds of russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly. Russet potatoes work best due to their starchy texture, which creates a soft and creamy consistency in your cheesy potato bake.
Cheese
A combination of two cups shredded cheddar cheese and one cup mozzarella cheese is recommended. Cheddar provides sharpness while mozzarella adds creaminess to the potato bake.
Heavy Cream
You will need one cup of heavy cream to create a rich sauce that binds all the ingredients together in the potato bake. Heavy cream contributes to that luscious texture everyone loves in cheesy dishes.
Salt and Pepper
Add salt and pepper to taste for seasoning both the pork chops and potatoes. These basic seasonings elevate flavors without overpowering them.