Pork Chops with Potatoes in a Baking Dish is a comforting, hearty meal perfect for family dinners, combining tender pork chops with flavorful baked potatoes and onions in a simple, fuss-free method. This dish is beloved for its simplicity, rich taste, and ability to feed a crowd without complicated steps. Historically, pork and potatoes have been staples in many European and American households, prized for their affordability, accessibility, and versatility. The dish delivers protein from pork, complex carbs and fiber from potatoes, and antioxidants from onions, making it nutritious as well as delicious. Its layered formation ensures even cooking and flavor infusion, making each bite tender and savory.
Ingredients
8 pork chops
6 potatoes peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced onions
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish
Sprinkle with half of the onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Place pork chops on top of the potato layer
Layer the remaining potatoes and onions over the pork chops
Sprinkle remaining garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes
Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and pork chops are cooked through
Methods
Layering ingredients ensures even cooking and flavor absorption
Baking covered at first keeps the pork juicy and potatoes soft
Finishing uncovered allows a light browning and caramelization
Formation
Potatoes on bottom, pork chops in middle, potatoes and onions on top, seasonings layered throughout
Benefits
High in protein from pork, providing muscle-building nutrients
Potatoes offer fiber, potassium, and vitamin C
Onions provide antioxidants and support heart health
History
Pork and potatoes have been central in European and American cuisines for centuries, valued for simplicity and nourishment
Conclusion
This dish is easy, filling, and loved by families; perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings
Lovers
Loved for its comforting flavors, ease of preparation, and hearty, satisfying meal
Nutrition
Approximate per serving: 350–400 calories, 25g protein, 35g carbs, 15g fat, fiber 4g
Methods (again for emphasis)
Layering, covering during baking, uncovering to brown
Conclusion (reiterated)
A simple, wholesome dish that brings families together over a delicious baked meal
Lovers (final)
Perfect for anyone who loves a classic, savory, fuss-free dinner that tastes homemade