🍴 Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes 🧀

Savor the Comfort: A Dish That Brings Family Together Around the Table

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese  
- 1 cup heavy cream  
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning  
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese  
- 2 tablespoons olive oil  
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)  
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for potatoes)  
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (for pork chops)  
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese  
- 4 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced  
- ½ teaspoon salt (for pork chops)  
- 1 teaspoon salt (for potatoes)  
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for pork chops)  
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (for potatoes)  
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).  
2. Start with the pork chops: Rub both sides of each chop with olive oil and minced garlic. In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pork chops.  
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side, just until browned. Transfer them to a baking dish.  
4. For the scalloped potatoes, layer the thinly sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish. In a bowl, combine the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the potatoes.  
5. Cover the potato dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.  
6. Place the baking dish with pork chops in the oven during the last 25 minutes of the potatoes’ cooking time.  
7. Garnish the pork chops with chopped parsley before serving.  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
- Calories: 620  
- Carbohydrates: 38g  
- Protein: 35g  
- Fat: 36g  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For an extra crispy top on your scalloped potatoes, broil them for 2-3 minutes after baking.  
- Ensure your pork chops are not too thin as they may dry out during baking. Opt for thicker cuts for juicier results.  

⏳ Preparation time ⏳  
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 65 minutes | Serving: 4