{"id":1410,"date":"2026-02-05T00:25:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1410"},"modified":"2026-02-05T00:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:25:51","slug":"garlic-parmesan-pork-chops-with-cheesy-scalloped-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1410","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>A comforting, oven-baked dinner the whole family will love<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes is the kind of classic comfort meal that feels both hearty and a little indulgent. Juicy, oven-baked pork chops coated in garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese are paired with rich, creamy scalloped potatoes layered with melted cheese.<\/p>\n<p>This is a perfect recipe for Sunday dinners, family gatherings, or any night when you want a satisfying homemade meal that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to prepare. Everything bakes together beautifully, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h2>For the Pork Chops<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>For the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon nutmeg (optional, but recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Preheat the Oven<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Lightly grease a large baking dish or casserole dish.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the Scalloped Potatoes<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash, peel (optional), and thinly slice the potatoes. Try to keep the slices even so they cook uniformly.<\/li>\n<li>In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.<\/li>\n<li>Add minced garlic and cook for <strong>30 seconds<\/strong> until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir and heat gently \u2014 do not boil.<\/li>\n<li>Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.<\/li>\n<li>Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat with the remaining potatoes, cheese, and cream mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Season the Pork Chops<\/h3>\n<p>While the potatoes are baking:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.<\/li>\n<li>Rub both sides with olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.<\/li>\n<li>Press minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese evenly onto both sides of each pork chop.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 4: Add Pork Chops to the Dish<\/h3>\n<p>After the potatoes have baked for 30 minutes, remove the foil.<\/p>\n<p>Nestle the seasoned pork chops on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle any remaining Parmesan over the top.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Bake Until Perfect<\/h3>\n<p>Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for <strong>25\u201330 minutes<\/strong>, or until:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pork chops reach an internal temperature of <strong>145\u00b0F (63\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Potatoes are fork-tender<\/li>\n<li>Cheese is melted and lightly golden on top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If needed, broil for <strong>2\u20133 minutes<\/strong> at the end for a crispier Parmesan crust.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Let the dish rest for <strong>5 minutes<\/strong> before serving.<\/p>\n<p>Serve with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steamed green beans or broccoli<\/li>\n<li>A fresh garden salad<\/li>\n<li>Warm dinner rolls or crusty bread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color and freshness.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage and Reheating<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to <strong>3 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Reheat in the oven at <strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong> until warmed through.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid microwaving pork chops for too long to keep them juicy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and moisture.<\/li>\n<li>Slice potatoes thinly so they cook evenly.<\/li>\n<li>Let pork chops rest after baking to lock in juices.<\/li>\n<li>Freshly grated Parmesan melts and tastes better than pre-packaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why This Recipe Works<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>One dish, minimal cleanup<\/li>\n<li>Creamy, cheesy potatoes balance savory pork perfectly<\/li>\n<li>Family-friendly and filling<\/li>\n<li>Great for both weeknights and special dinners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes is the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table. Rich, comforting, and full of flavor, it\u2019s a timeless dinner recipe you\u2019ll come back to again and again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes &nbsp; A comforting, oven-baked dinner the whole family will love Introduction&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1410"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1412,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1410\/revisions\/1412"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}