Ingredients
Scale
- For the Garlic Butter Beef Chops:
- 4 beef chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Cheesy Potato Bake:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter Beef Chops:
- Season beef chops with a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the beef chops for 3-4 minutes per side.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and cook minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return beef chops to the skillet, spoon garlic butter over them, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to desired doneness.
- Prepare Cheesy Potato Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine sliced potatoes, cheddar, Parmesan, heavy cream, milk, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or kale to the potato bake.
- Experiment with different cheeses such as smoked Gouda, mozzarella, or blue cheese for a unique flavor.
- You can swap beef chops with other proteins like pork chops or chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving: 1 beef chop + 1 cup potato bake
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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