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Delicious pork chops served alongside creamy scalloped potatoes

Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes

A classic comfort food dish that combines tender pork chops with creamy, cheesy potatoes, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 6 pieces pork chops, about three quarters to one inch thick
  • 2.5 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Brown them in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and cook the sliced onion until slightly softened.
  4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth. Then, add garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook until the mixture is slightly thickened.
Baking
  1. In the prepared baking dish, layer the thinly sliced potatoes and then pour the cream sauce over them.
  2. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  3. Arrange the browned pork chops over the potatoes. Cover and bake for another 25 to 35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the pork reaches 145 degrees F.
  4. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad. For extra flavor, consider adding shredded cheese to the cream sauce or on top of the potatoes before baking. Use a mandoline slicer for even and thin potato slices, which will cook more evenly. Let the pork chops rest after cooking to keep them juicy and tender. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.