Smothered Pork Chop Scalloped Potato (Printable)

Savory pork chops with cheesy scalloped potatoes and onions baked for a hearty, comforting family dinner.

# Components:

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01 - 4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1 inch thick
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Black pepper, to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
05 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
09 - 1 cup chicken broth
10 - 2 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon paprika
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to allow it to fully preheat while you prepare other components.
02 - Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a plate and set aside.
04 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add sliced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
05 - Sprinkle flour evenly over the onion mixture, stirring continuously to form a roux. Gradually pour in the milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
06 - Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in a single layer at the bottom of a large casserole dish. Pour half of the onion sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Top with remaining potatoes, followed by the rest of the sauce and cheese. Evenly sprinkle paprika over the surface.
08 - Place the browned pork chops on top of the assembled potato and sauce layers.
09 - Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
10 - Remove foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pork is fully cooked and potatoes are fork-tender.
11 - Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Feeds a hungry crowd with just one casserole dish to wash
  • Layers flavors for a rich satisfying dinner you will crave
  • The pork stays perfectly tender not dry or tough
02 -
  • Pork and potatoes make a high protein high comfort meal
  • Starches in the potatoes thicken the casserole naturally
  • Cheese on top creates a craveworthy golden crust
  • This casserole is easily made ahead and tastes even more flavorful the next day
03 -
  • Slice potatoes as thinly as possible for even cooking and layers
  • Always let the casserole rest after baking so the juices redistribute and the layers stay neat when served
  • If you want a deeper flavor build use smoked paprika and a touch of extra sharp cheddar for the top layer

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