Baked Pork Chops with Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 6–8 pork chops
• 6–8 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Layer sliced potatoes and onions at the bottom. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
3. Heat a skillet with a touch of oil and sear pork chops on both sides until lightly browned (about 2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
4. Arrange pork chops on top of the potato layer in the dish.
5. In a bowl, whisk together soup, milk, garlic, and paprika. Pour evenly over the chops and potatoes.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese (if using), and bake uncovered for another 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and pork is cooked through.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Tip: This dish pairs perfectly with a side of green beans or a fresh salad.