Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Creamy Potato Casserole

## **Instructions**

### **Step 1: Prepare the Potato Casserole**
1. Preheat your oven to **375°F (190°C)**. Grease a baking dish with butter.
2. In a saucepan over **medium heat**, combine **heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and onion powder**. Heat until warm but not boiling.
3. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish and sprinkle with **half of the cheddar and Parmesan cheese**.
4. Pour half of the warm cream mixture over the potatoes. Repeat with another layer of potatoes, cheese, and the remaining cream.
5. Cover with foil and bake for **45 minutes**. Remove foil and bake for another **15 minutes** until golden and bubbly.

### **Step 2: Cook the Garlic Butter Pork Chops**
6. While the potatoes are baking, season the pork chops with **salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme**.
7. Heat **olive oil** in a skillet over **medium-high heat**. Sear pork chops for **3-4 minutes per side** until golden brown.
8. Reduce heat to **low**, add **butter and minced garlic**, and baste the pork chops for **2 minutes** until fully cooked.
9. Remove from heat and let them rest for **5 minutes** before serving.

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## **Serving Suggestions**
✔ Serve the pork chops over a scoop of **creamy potato casserole**.
✔ Pair with a side of **steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad** for balance.
✔ Garnish with **chopped parsley** for extra flavor and color.

This **Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Creamy Potato Casserole** meal is **pure comfort food bliss**—rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Try it tonight and indulge in a truly **homemade classic**! 🍽️✨