Pork Chop and Tater Tot Skillet

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   In a large ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain, then chop into small pieces once cooled.

3. 3

   In the same skillet with the bacon fat, increase the heat to medium-high and add the pork chops. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the pork chops and set them aside.

4. 4

   Arrange the tater tots in a single layer in the same skillet and place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   After 10 minutes, remove the skillet from the oven and place the seared pork chops on top of the tater tots. Sprinkle the chopped bacon and cheese over the pork chops and tater tots.

6. 6

   Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pork chops are cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).

7. 7

   Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.