Description
Succulent pork chops nestled with creamy scalloped potatoes create a comforting classic Southern dinner. Hearty layers of sliced potatoes, rich cheese sauce, and tender meat promise a satisfying meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 pork chops
- 5 white or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 onion (sliced or diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chives or green onions
- Optional: seasoning salt
- Optional: garlic salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), creating an ideal environment for baking the casserole.
- Create a thin, uniform layer of potato slices across the bottom of a baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Melt butter in a skillet and gently sauté onions until they become translucent and soft, releasing their sweet aroma.
- Distribute the caramelized onions evenly over the potato base, adding depth of flavor.
- Drizzle milk uniformly across the potato and onion layer, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the taste profile.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the milk-covered potatoes, creating a rich and creamy surface.
- Prepare pork chops by seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional garlic or seasoning salt for maximum flavor infusion.
- Carefully position the seasoned pork chops atop the cheese-covered potato mixture.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning and maintain moisture during initial cooking.
- Bake for 60 minutes, allowing the potatoes to become tender and the pork chops to cook thoroughly.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until potatoes are completely soft and pork chops are golden brown.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped chives or green onions for a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife for thin, consistent potato slices that will cook evenly and create a creamy layered effect.
- Swap whole milk for lighter options like skim or almond milk to reduce calories without compromising flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or Swiss for a more complex and rich taste profile that complements the pork.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 755 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg