Once I bring this out, it becomes the center of attention – guests love it

Ingredients:

4 pork loin chops
1 box scalloped potatoes, 4.7 oz
2/3 cup half-and-half
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup shredded cheese, 3 oz (we used cheddar)
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
5 slices of bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled (Optional)