Cheesy Pork and Potato Bake with Sour Cream

Name: Cheesy Pork and Potato Bake with Sour Cream
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes; 500 g boneless pork, sliced thinly; 2 whole onions; 1 whole carrot; 3 cloves garlic; 150 g grated hard cheese; 200 ml sour cream; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Thin potato slices and pieces of pork bake under a sour cream, garlic and cheese topping.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 1 hr 35 minMakes 6 servings

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Thin potato slices and pieces of pork bake under a sour cream, garlic and cheese topping. Cover the dish while the potatoes soften, then uncover it to colour the cheese. A thermometer checks the pork in the thickest piece; a knife through the center tells you whether the potatoes are ready. Cut the meat in small, even pieces so it finishes alongside the potatoes. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice peeled potatoes 5 mm thick, slice pork thinly, and cut onion and carrot. Oil a 23 by 33 cm baking dish; layer potatoes, pork, onions and carrot. Season evenly. Stir sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic; spread over the top and sprinkle cheese.

Cheesy Pork and Potato Bake with Sour Cream

How to tell when it is ready

Potatoes easily pierced and intact pork at 63°C (145°F) followed by 3-minute rest.

Tips

Cut potato slices to even thickness.
Keep the foil loose so cheese does not stick.
Check potatoes in the center of the dish.
Rest the bake before cutting squares.

Troubleshooting

If cheese browns too soon, cover loosely with foil.
If potatoes resist a knife, bake covered for another 10 minutes.

Substitutions

Use another hard melting cheese instead of the one on hand.
Use pork loin sliced thinly, checking the center early to prevent dryness.

Variations

Replace grated carrot with sliced bell pepper.
Skip mayonnaise and add two more tablespoons sour cream.

Serving suggestions

Spoon with a cucumber salad.
Add chopped parsley at the table.
Serve with steamed green beans.
Offer a little sour cream on the side.

Make ahead

Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Refrigerate promptly for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly.

Storage

Refrigerate promptly for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly.

Food safety

Keep raw pork separate from cut vegetables and verify the center before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check that the middle is done?

A knife should slide through potato and intact pork should reach 63°C (145°F), then rest 3 minutes.

How should I store cheesy pork and potato oven bake?

Refrigerate promptly for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly.

Spoon with a cucumber salad. Refrigerate promptly for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Cheesy Pork and Potato Bake with Sour Cream