Hey there, friends!
Got some pork chops sitting in your fridge? Let’s turn them into something special!
Today, I’m excited to share my delicious cottage cheese pork chops recipe.
It’s juicy, flavorful, and packs a protein punch. Plus, it’s super easy to whip up for dinner!
You won’t want to miss this one. Let’s get cooking!
| Preparation Time | 15-25 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 40-50 minutes |
| Total Time | 55-75 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
For the pork:
- salt
- 1 lb 12 oz pork (cut into 1/2-inch thick chops)
- ground black pepper
- vegetable oil (like Wesson, for frying)
For the cottage cheese mixture:
- ground black pepper
- 2.7 oz yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- salt
- 1 bunch green onion (finely chopped)
- 10 oz cottage cheese (full-fat for creaminess)
For the topping:
- 1.7 oz hard cheese (like Parmesan, finely grated)
Step 1: Prepare the Pork Meat
Begin by cutting the pork meat into small pieces, about 1 to 1.5 cm thick, making sure to cut across the grain.
Beat each piece of meat on both sides with a meat tenderizer.
Once tenderized, season both sides of the meat with salt and ground black pepper.
Step 2: Fry the Pork Meat
Heat some vegetable oil in a pan over high heat.
Add the seasoned pork meat pieces and fry them for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are browned and slightly crispy.
Once done, set the meat aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Then, add chopped green onions to the blended mixture and mix thoroughly by hand or with a spoon.
Step 4: Assemble the Dish
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line a baking tray with baking paper and grease it lightly with sunflower oil.
Place the fried pieces of pork meat on the lined baking tray.
Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly on top of each piece of meat.
Step 5: Bake the Pork Chops
Sprinkle grated hard cheese generously over the cottage cheese mixture on each piece of pork.
Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the meat is cooked through.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Once the pork chops are cooked, carefully remove them from the oven.
Transfer the chops to a serving plate and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious and creamy baked pork chops!
