Smothered Pork Chop Scalloped Potato Casserole
This pork chop and scalloped potato casserole layers seared boneless pork chops with thinly sliced potatoes and a from-scratch cheddar sauce. The oven-baked dinner serves six in about 1 hour 50 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork chops
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley chopped optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the pork chops with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir continuously until lightly browned and well incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the dried thyme, paprika, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Grease a large baking dish. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom, overlapping slightly. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes.
- Place the browned pork chops over the potatoes. Layer the remaining potatoes on top of the pork chops.
- Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the top layer of potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or bacon bits. If you prefer a spicier kick, a pinch of red pepper flakes in the cheese sauce will do the trick. Sweet potatoes can be used for a different flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 22.8gProtein: 52gFat: 34.5gSaturated Fat: 15.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 717mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4.7g