Description
A deeply comforting casserole featuring smothered pork chops and creamy scalloped potatoes, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat pork chops dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the sliced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat. Cook 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add milk or cream and thyme, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer until it thickens.
- Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the potato slices in an even layer. Spoon half the onion and gravy mixture over the potatoes, then layer the remaining potatoes. Pour the rest of the sauce and nestle pork chops on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, use boneless pork chops and low-fat milk. Add vegetables like thinly sliced leeks or mushrooms for additional depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pork chop casserole, scalloped potatoes, comfort food, family meal, holiday dish