Description

Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring juicy, pan-seared pork chops in a rich garlic butter sauce, served with velvety mashed potatoes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pork Chops:

4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:

2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream or whole milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potato chunks and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
Drain and return to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream (or milk), salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Mash until smooth.
Stir in Parmesan cheese for extra flavor, if desired. Cover and keep warm.

Step 2: Season and Sear the Pork Chops

Pat pork chops dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (145°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and thyme/rosemary. Sauté for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

Step 4: Assemble and Serve

Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning garlic butter sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Serve pork chops with creamy mashed potatoes, drizzling extra sauce on top.

Notes

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes – Add shredded cheddar or gouda.
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes – Stir in fresh chives, parsley, or thyme.
Spicy Pork Chops – Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Mushroom Sauce Addition – Sauté mushrooms in garlic butter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-Searing
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Garlic butter pork chops, creamy mashed potatoes, easy pork chop recipe, pan-seared pork, comfort food