Description
Craving a bold, comfort-filled dinner idea that feels gourmet but is easy enough for any night? These French Onion Pork Chops are juicy, cheesy, and bathed in golden caramelized onions for irresistible flavor. Imagine the cozy richness of French onion soup infused into tender pork chops. It’s a perfect easy dinner, hearty main course, or elegant yet quick weeknight meal. Whether you’re planning a savory Sunday dinner or searching for simple yet impressive food ideas, this recipe hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 25–30 minutes until golden and caramelized.
2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a separate skillet, sear them in olive oil over medium-high heat, about 3–4 minutes per side.
3. Remove pork and add garlic to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute, then pour in beef broth to deglaze. Scrape up any browned bits. Add thyme and return onions to the pan.
4. Place pork chops back in the skillet and spoon onions over them. Top each chop with shredded cheese.
5. Cover and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and cheese is melted.
Notes
Let the onions caramelize low and slow—this builds deep flavor.
Swap Gruyère for provolone or mozzarella if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 105mg