Nana's Melt in Your Mouth Blue Cheese Pork Chops
Indulge in the savory decadence of *Nana's Melt in Your Mouth Blue Cheese Pork Chops*, an irresistible dinner recipe that delivers gourmet flavors with minimal effort. Perfectly seasoned bone-in pork chops are pan-seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a rich, velvety blue cheese sauce made with heavy cream and unsalted butter. Each bite rewards you with tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork complemented by the bold yet creamy tang of melted blue cheese. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Pair it with comforting sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, and garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch. This recipe is a must-try for blue cheese lovers and home cooks looking to elevate their pork chop game!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pork chops and set them aside to rest.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Allow it to melt and scrape up any browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon for added flavor.
Step 4
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5
Add the blue cheese crumbles to the sauce and stir until melted and fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 6
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the blue cheese sauce over each chop. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm the pork chops and marry the flavors.
Step 7
Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter, and drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1042.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2915.3 |
| Total Fat 220.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 92.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 766.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3650.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.1g | |
| Protein 204.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 8.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 399.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2705.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories