Garlic Butter Sizzling Pork Chops with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Butter Sizzling Pork Chops with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

For the Pork Chops:

  • 4 pork chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat and Sear the Pork Chops:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

2. Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Add thyme and return the pork chops to the skillet.

3. Finish Cooking the Pork:

  • Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  • Ensure pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

4. Make the Mashed Potatoes:

  • While the pork chops cook, boil halved baby potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and mash them with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.

5. Serve:

  • Serve the sizzling pork chops over the creamy mashed potatoes.
  • Drizzle the garlic butter sauce from the skillet over the top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

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