Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

 Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

The recipe is good, it’s somewhat simple, and on the bland side, so it lends itself a bit of spicing up.

Mom always managed to put a delicious hearty meal on the table for us and for our farmhands. This all-in-one comforting pork chops recipe reminds me of home. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri.

The pork chops and scalloped potatoes cook all in one casserole! Excellent family meal that will please all.My whole family loves this recipe so much. If it were for them, I’d be making this every day! Give it a shot, you’ll love it!To Make this Recipe You’ Will Need the following ingredients:

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 6 pork rib or loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Additional salt and pepper, optional
• 6 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• Paprika and minced fresh parsley, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown the pork chops on both sides in oil; sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.
3. In a greased 13×9-in. baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. Pour broth mixture over layers. Place pork chops on top.
4. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour; uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until meat and potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
5. Test Kitchen Tips
6. A mandoline makes quick work of slicing potatoes and onions.
7. Rib chops are recommended because they have a slightly higher fat content than leaner loin chops. Even with longer cooking times, they tend to stay juicy and flavorful. Bonus: They’re usually less expensive!
8. NUTRITION FACTS
9. 1 serving: 574 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1015mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.

Enjoy!!