Description
Hearty Southern “Smothered Pork Chop Scalloped Potato Casserole” combines creamy potatoes with perfectly seasoned chops in one comforting dish. Layered with rich flavors and baked to golden perfection, this recipe promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 6 boneless thick cut loin pork chops
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons (37.5 ml) paprika
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) adobo seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) butter
- 4 cups (960 ml) potatoes, sliced very thin (mandoline recommended)
- 1 can (10.75 ounces / 303 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/4 cup (296 ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for the casserole.
- Thoroughly coat pork chops with a robust blend of seasonings, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Generously grease a 2-quart baking dish to prevent sticking and facilitate easy serving.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and melt butter, then introduce minced garlic for aromatic infusion.
- Carefully sear pork chops until golden brown on both sides, developing a rich exterior while maintaining internal moisture.
- Transfer browned pork chops to a separate plate, reserving their savory juices.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Incorporate cream of mushroom soup and milk, whisking until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Create a uniform layer of potato slices across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Strategically position the browned pork chops atop the potato foundation.
- Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the pork chops, ensuring complete coverage.
- Seal the dish with a cover and bake for 30 minutes to initiate the cooking process.
- Remove the cover and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes until potatoes reach perfect tenderness.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to slice potatoes uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Choose thick-cut pork chops to prevent drying out during the long baking process.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with homemade cream sauce for lower sodium content.
- Consider using sweet potatoes or a mix of potato varieties for added nutritional diversity and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg