Imagine a cozy evening at home, the mouthwatering aroma of sizzling pork chops filling the air, and bubbling cheesy scalloped potatoes perfectly complementing the dish. This recipe for Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes is a true comfort food delight that will have you reaching for seconds, and perhaps even thirds. Allow me to share with you a personal story that will convince you to save this recipe and make it part of your culinary repertoire.

It was a chilly winter evening when I decided to entertain some friends at my humble abode. I wanted to create a memorable dining experience for them, one that would leave them feeling warm and indulged. After much contemplation, I settled on this recipe. As the tantalizing aroma filled my kitchen, my guests' eyes widened, and their appetites grew impatient. With eager anticipation, we gathered around the table and indulged in tender, juicy pork chops smothered in a delectable, creamy cheese sauce, perfectly complemented by the velvety, melt-in-your-mouth scalloped potatoes. It was an evening filled with laughter, delightful conversations, and of course, seconds of this scrumptious dish.

Ingredients:

4 pork loin chops
1 box scalloped potatoes, 4.7 oz
2/3 cup half-and-half
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup shredded cheese, 3 oz (we used cheddar)
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
5 slices of bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. In a large skillet, sear the pork loin chops until golden brown on both sides. Set them aside.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the contents of the scalloped potatoes box with half-and-half and boiling water. Mix well. Stir in the shredded cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, and paprika into the scalloped potatoes mixture. (Optional) If using bacon, crumble it and set half aside for later. Sprinkle the other half evenly at the bottom of a casserole dish.

4. Place the seared pork loin chops on top of the bacon layer in the casserole dish.

5. Pour the scalloped potatoes mixture over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully covered.

6. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 25 mins, or until the potatoes are tender and the pork chops are cooked through.

7. (Optional) During the last few minutes of baking, remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon on top of the casserole.

8. Once done, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.

9. Serve the delicious Pork Loin Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes hot and enjoy!

The creamy, cheesy potatoes perfectly complement the juicy, flavorful pork chops, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that will warm your heart and soul. This recipe is truly a culinary masterpiece waiting to be savored and shared. Embrace the delight that it brings, gathering your loved ones around the table, and creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

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