Delicious Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with Garlic-n-Herb Mashed Potatoes & Cheese Broccoli

Ingredients:

Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops:

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 pounds gold potatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 4 tablespoons cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons roasted garlic
• 4 tablespoons fresh herbs, minced (such as basil, chives, rosemary, oregano)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Freshly ground pepper

Cheese Broccoli:

• 4 cups broccoli
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a pie plate, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
4. Dip each pork chop in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
5. Sauté pork chops in the pan for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Transfer pork chops to a glass baking dish or leave them in the oven-safe pan.
7. Bake pork chops in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes:

1. Clean potatoes and cut them into 1-inch sized pieces.
2. Cook potatoes in a covered pot over medium heat with beef broth until very tender (about 30-40 minutes) or pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.
3. Add cream cheese, butter, roasted garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper to the cooked potatoes and mash together until well blended.
4. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Cheese Broccoli:

1. Wash broccoli and place it in a non-stick skillet.
2. Add 1 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and steam broccoli for 3-5 minutes.
3. Remove broccoli from skillet and place it in a bowl, covering to keep warm.
4. In a bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into the skillet and whisk over medium heat until it thickens.
5. Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar cheese, whisking until smooth.
6. Season cheese sauce with salt and pepper, then serve over the broccoli.