Pork chops with cheese, caprese-style
Juicy pork chops topped with melted cheese, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms. This Caprese-style recipe is simple, fresh, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
This Recipe includes:
 | Boneless pork chops, around 1 inch (3-4 cm) thick |
 | Cherry tomatoes |
 | Fresh white mushrooms (cremini), bella mushrooms or oyster mushrooms. |
 | Chopped or shredded fresh mozzarella cheese |
 | Chopped or shredded cheddar cheese |
Herbs and spices:
 | Garlic powder or flakes |
 | Paprika |
 | Dried basil |
 | (Optional) Cayenne pepper – for a bit of spice |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
Juicy, golden-browned pork chops meets the vibrant flavors of a classic Caprese salad in this simple yet elegant dish.
Each pork chop is topped with the oozy goodness of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, tangy cherry tomatoes, and earthy mushrooms.
The combination is a tender meat dish that makes every bite rich and full of Mediterranean flair. Best of all, it is an easy weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like something special.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops about 6-8 oz each
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms eg. white, cremini, etc.
- 1 cup chopped mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped or grated cheddar cheese
Herbs and spices
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) degrees.
- Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, basil, and cayenne in a small bowl and stir well to combine.
- Brush the spice mixture over both sides of the pork chops.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the pork chops look slightly brown.
- Chop the mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, cheeses, and the parsley.
- Take out of the oven and add the chopped mushrooms and cherry tomatoes into the same tray.
- Toss the mushrooms lightly so that the sauces from the pork cover the mushrooms.
- Add the cheese on top of the pork chops
- Place back in the oven and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the pork looks done. (This will depend on the thickness of the pork chops.)
- Take out of the oven and let rest 5 minutes.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
You can serve these delicious cheesy pork chops with a side dish like these sarladaise potatoes with mushrooms and peas or these air fryer garlic eggplant (aubergine) fries.
How to store it?
Unfortunately the cheese will dry out if you try to store it cooked. I suggest cooking the pork chops and veggies separately without the cheese and then cooking the cheese on top when ready to serve.
Keep everything in airtight glass containers until ready to eat, so that it doesn’t dry out.
