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Indulgent Smothered Pork Chop and Scalloped Potato Casserole

A comforting dish that combines juicy pork chops with cheesy, creamy potatoes, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 6 pieces Boneless pork chops
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 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 (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for 3–4 minutes on each side.
  4. If using, add butter to the skillet and sauté the sliced onions for about 5 minutes until they are soft.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir continuously for about 2 minutes.
  6. Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth, cooking and whisking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the dried thyme, paprika, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until it melts into the sauce.
Assembly and Baking
  1. In a large baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes at the bottom.
  2. Place the browned pork chops evenly on top of the potatoes.
  3. Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the pork chops and sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese on top.
  4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For added nutrition, layer vegetables like broccoli or spinach with the potatoes. Use a mandolin slicer for thinner potato slices, and consider marinating the pork chops for extra flavor.