Garlic Herb Pork Chops and Baby Potatoes
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Some dinners feel like a deep exhale at the end of a long day—and this dish is one of them. Garlic Herb Pork Chops with Baby Potatoes is the kind of recipe that revives the kitchen without demanding too much. The oven warms the house, the aroma of garlic and herbs drifts through every corner, and suddenly dinner feels less like a task and more like a moment to savor.
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I first started making this meal during one of those hectic seasons when everyone was busy, hungry, and tired all at once. Homework scattered across the table, coats tossed over chairs, and the inevitable question: “What’s for dinner?” This recipe became my answer again and again—special enough to feel comforting, yet built from simple, everyday ingredients I always have on hand.
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What makes it a favorite is its balance: elegant enough for a cozy weekend supper, yet easy enough for a weeknight. Everything cooks together in one pan, the pork chops stay juicy, and the baby potatoes roast to golden perfection with crisp edges.
If you’re searching for a reliable, heartwarming dinner that feels like home, this baked pork chop recipe delivers every time—whether it’s a weeknight meal, a Sunday gathering, or a holiday table.
🥔 Garlic Herb Pork Chops with Baby Potatoes
📝 Ingredients
| For the Pork Chops | For the Baby Potatoes | Optional Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (1–1¼ inches thick) | 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved | 1 tbsp butter |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | 2 tbsp olive oil | Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish |
| 3 cloves garlic, minced | ½ tsp garlic powder | |
| 1 tsp dried thyme | ½ tsp dried parsley | |
| 1 tsp dried rosemary | ½ tsp salt | |
| ½ tsp dried oregano | ¼ tsp black pepper | |
| ½ tsp paprika | ||
| ¾ tsp salt | ||
| ½ tsp black pepper |
🍴 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
- Season the potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in the dish.
- Prepare the pork chops: Pat dry. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over both sides of the chops.
- Assemble: Nestle the seasoned pork chops among the potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, flipping pork chops halfway through, until potatoes are tender and pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Optional finish: Add small pieces of butter over the pork chops during the last 5 minutes for extra richness.
- Rest & serve: Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
✨ Serve straight from the pan for a rustic family-style dinner, or plate with a crisp salad for balance.
