Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes Recipe

This recipe creates a simple and comforting dish of baked pork chops with potatoes. Thick-cut pork chops are arranged over sliced or cubed potatoes in a baking dish and baked until the pork is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. This is an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. You can customize the seasonings to your liking.

Ingredients:

  • 4-6 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
  • 4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced or cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or other cooking oil)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Optional: Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).  
  2. Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and slice them into approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick rounds, or cube them into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Arrange Potatoes in Baking Dish: Arrange the sliced or cubed potatoes in a single layer on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish (or a similar-sized dish).
  4. Drizzle with Oil and Season Potatoes: Drizzle the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with half of the garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  5. Season Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
  6. Arrange Pork Chops over Potatoes: Place the seasoned pork chops over the layer of potatoes in the baking dish. Ensure they are not overlapping too much for even cooking.
  7. Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C) and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. The exact baking time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops and the size of the potato pieces.
  8. Rest and Garnish: Once cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven. Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
  9. Serve: Serve the baked pork chops and potatoes hot.

Tips and Notes:

  • Pork Chop Thickness: Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your pork chops. Thicker chops will require longer cooking.
  • Potato Variety: Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes all work well for this recipe.
  • Vegetable Variations: You can add other vegetables to the baking dish, such as sliced onions, carrots, or bell peppers. Toss them with the potatoes before adding the pork chops.
  • Seasoning Variations: Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to season the pork chops and potatoes according to your taste. Rosemary, sage, or onion powder would also be delicious.
  • One-Pan Meal: This is a convenient one-pan meal, making cleanup easy.
  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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