pork chops topped with a creamy herb cheese mixture (similar to a ricotta or garlic-herb spread). Here’s a full, simple recipe to recreate it. 🍽️
Creamy Herb Cheese Pork Chops
Ingredients
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6 bone-in pork chops
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and black pepper (to taste)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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½ cup cream cheese (softened)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
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1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan
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1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the pork chops
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Pat pork chops dry.
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Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. Sear the pork chops
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
3. Make the creamy topping
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In a bowl mix:
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ricotta
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cream cheese
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minced garlic
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parsley
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chives
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oregano
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mozzarella/parmesan
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lemon juice
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Stir until creamy and well combined.
4. Assemble
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Place pork chops on a baking tray.
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Spoon a generous layer of the creamy herb mixture on top of each chop.
5. Bake
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
6. Finish
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Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for a lightly golden top.
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Garnish with extra parsley.
✨ Serving ideas
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Garlic mashed potatoes
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Roasted vegetables
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Steamed green beans
If you want, I can also give you a restaurant-style version of this recipe that tastes even richer and creamier. 😋