Description
Smothered Pork Chop and Scalloped Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender pork chops with creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes. This hearty dish bakes to perfection, enveloping your kitchen in a mouthwatering aroma that beckons family and friends to gather around the table. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this casserole promises to be a beloved addition to your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Thinly slice Yukon Gold potatoes using a mandoline or knife.
- Sauté chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, half of the sautéed onions, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Place seasoned pork chops on top and layer remaining potatoes, onions, salt, pepper, thyme, and more cheese.
- Pour heavy cream evenly over the layers.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (180g)
- Calories: 420 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg