Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

This Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food meal! From Stanley Tucci Recipes.

Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes


Ingredients:

For the Pork Chops
4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (if tolerated)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt (if tolerated)
¼ tsp black pepper (if tolerated)
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
4 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (if tolerated)
½ tsp black pepper (if tolerated)
1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)


Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a baking dish for the potatoes.

2. Prepare the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
In a large bowl, mix heavy cream, garlic, salt, black pepper, & thyme.
Layer half the potatoes in the baking dish.
Pour half the cream mixture over them & sprinkle half the cheeses.
Repeat with remaining potatoes, cream mixture, & cheeses.

3. Bake the Potatoes
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil & bake another 15 minutes, until golden & bubbly.

4. Prepare the Pork Chops
While potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Season pork chops with garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, & pepper.

5. Cook the Pork Chops
Sear pork chops 4-5 min per side or until they reach 145°F (63°C).
Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

6. Serve & Enjoy!
Plate the pork chops with a generous serving of cheesy scalloped potatoes.
Garnish with fresh parsley.

PRO TIPS Extra Crispy? Broil the potatoes for 2-3 minutes after baking!
More Cheese? Add Parmesan (if tolerated) for extra richness!
Flavor Boost? Add a splash of white wine (if tolerated) to the cream mixture!

Keto Crispy Garlic Zucchini Chips

Craving a healthy snack? Try Keto Crispy Garlic Zucchini Chips! From Mediterranean Diet & Recipes For Beginners.

Keto Crispy Garlic Zucchini Chips


Ingredients:

2 medium zucchinis
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder (if tolerated)
1 teaspoon salt (if tolerated)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (if tolerated)
Parmesan cheese grated for topping (if tolerated, optional)


Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) or set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).

2. Slice the zucchinis thinly into rounds.

3. In a bowl, toss zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

4. Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking sheet or air fryer basket.

5. If using the oven, bake for 2-3 hours or until crispy, flipping halfway through. For the air fryer, cook for about 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally, until crispy.

6. (Optional) Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor.

7. Allow to cool and enjoy your crispy zucchini chips!

Prep time: about 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2-3 hours in the oven or 15-20 in air fryer

Scottish Shortbread

This three-ingredient traditional Scottish shortbread recipe makes beautifully buttery, crumbly biscuits to elevate tea time. Scottish shortbread is one of our favorite easy cookie recipes to master. Chilling the dough before baking is a must if you want to make the best shortbread, as the technique prevents the shortbread from spreading and renders the cookies a beautiful crispness with a gorgeous crumb. This recipe makes a ton of shortbread, so it’s a stellar Christmas cookie exchange recipe, but if you enjoy an afternoon tea break, nothing beats dipping a finger of Scottish shortbread into a hot brew. From tasteofhome.com .

Scottish Shortbread
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min./batch + cooling


Video- Watch How to Make Scottish Shortbread


Ingredients:

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add 3-3/4 cups flour; mix well. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 5 minutes, adding enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

2. On a sheet of parchment, roll dough to a 16x9-inch rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet, and cut into 3x1-in. strips. Prick each cookie multiple times with a fork. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.

3. Separate cookies and place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until cookies are lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.



How to Store Scottish Shortbread

Pop your shortbread into an airtight container and keep the cookies at room temperature.

How long does Scottish shortbread last?
A homemade Scottish shortbread cookie recipe lasts about two weeks at room temperature, but we all know the cookies will get eaten long before then!

Can you freeze Scottish shortbread?
These buttery sweet treats are perfect cookies to keep in the freezer. Enjoy frozen shortbread within a month. To thaw, put the shortbread in the fridge overnight.


Scottish Shortbread Tips

Do you need to poke holes in Scottish shortbread?
Absolutely. The rows of holes in Scottish shortbread aren’t purely decorative—stabbing the dough with a fork is necessary to release steam while the cookies are baking to promote even baking and prevent the shortbread from puffing up too much. Part of Scottish shortbread’s appeal is its dense texture.

What common mistakes should you avoid when making a Scottish shortbread recipe?
First off, when making shortbread, whether Scottish or other varieties, don’t overwork your dough. Mixing the dough until it just comes together ensures melt-in-your-mouth shortbread.

It can be tempting to add more flour. Don’t. While there’s a little wiggle room in this Scottish shortbread cookie recipe to add a dash more flour if needed, err on the side of using less. The dough should be a bit crumbly. To that end, accuracy is important when measuring ingredients.

What is the secret to the best Scottish shortbread?
It’s a simple secret: Use high-quality ingredients for this Scottish shortbread recipe. Because we’re only working with butter, flour and sugar, it’s imperative to use the best you can get your hands on, particularly the butter. If you’re not sure where to start, the best butters for baking tend to have a higher butterfat content.

How can you tell when Scottish shortbread is done?
When finished baking, the shortbread should be a light golden brown and smell like absolute heaven.