Savor the delightful combination of succulent pork loin chops and cheesy scalloped potatoes in this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dish promises a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Ingredients:

Presenting the essentials for your culinary masterpiece:

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Sear

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a large skillet, sear the pork loin chops until golden brown on both sides. Set them aside.

2. Mix Scalloped Potatoes

• In a mixing bowl, combine the scalloped potatoes with half-and-half and boiling water. Mix well.
• Stir in shredded cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, and paprika into the scalloped potatoes mixture.

3. Optional Bacon Layer

• (Optional) If using bacon, crumble half and set it aside. Sprinkle the other half evenly at the bottom of a casserole dish.

4. Assemble

• Place the seared pork loin chops on top of the bacon layer in the casserole dish.
• Pour the scalloped potatoes mixture over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully covered.

5. Bake

• Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 25 mins, or until the potatoes are tender and the pork chops are cooked through.

6. Optional Bacon Topping

• (Optional) During the last few minutes of baking, remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon on top of the casserole.

7. Rest and Serve

• Once done, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
• Serve the delicious Pork Loin Chops with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes hot and enjoy!