Juicy pork steaks layered with mushrooms and tangy pickles, then blanketed in a golden, bubbling cheese crust — this is the kind of hearty weeknight dinner that tastes like a weekend treat. Everything bakes in one dish, so the pork stays tender while the top turns irresistibly crisp. If you love comforting baked dishes, you will also enjoy our chicken breasts with creamy mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) pork, cut into steaks
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 200 g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 2-3 pickled cucumbers, sliced
- 200 g (7 oz) hard cheese, grated
- Fresh dill, chopped
- Mayo, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Score the steaks without cutting through; season with salt and pepper. Spread with mustard and layer the mushrooms and pickles on top.
- Mix the grated cheese with dill and mayo; spread thickly over the meat.
- Bake covered with foil at 220°C (425°F) for 40-50 minutes, then uncovered for 20 more minutes until golden.
Tips
- Choose pork steaks of even thickness so they cook at the same rate, and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices settle.
- For extra flavor, try a similar baked favorite such as our chicken breasts stuffed with feta, baked in cream, and check USDA guidance on safe cooking temperatures for pork.
- If you like a sharper crust, add a little extra grated cheese in the last 10 minutes of baking and watch it turn golden — more weeknight inspiration is on Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 122 kcal, protein 13 g, fat 1 g, carbs 14 g