Pork Chop Scalloped Potato (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy pork chops blend with rich, gooey potatoes in this laid-back comfort classic baked till bubbly.
# Ingredients List:
→ For the Pork Chops
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, fresh
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1 teaspoon sea salt, fine
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6 pork chops, boneless
→ For the Scalloped Potatoes
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1 small yellow onion, sliced thin
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4 cups potatoes, sliced into thin rounds
→ For the Cheese Sauce
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, use half now
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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2 cups whole milk
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
→ Optional Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Give your dish about 10 minutes to cool down. Want to make it look nice? Pop some chopped parsley on top if you like.
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Ditch the foil and let it bake another 15 minutes. You’re looking for melty cheese and soft potatoes with a golden top.
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Cover your dish up with foil and slide it in the oven for 45 minutes to get things started.
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Pile the last of your cheese sauce all over those potatoes. Top it off by sprinkling the rest of the cheddar over everything.
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Set your browned pork chops right on top of the first batch of potatoes. Then lay the rest of your potatoes over the pork.
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Lay half your potato slices in the greased pan, a little overlap is good. Pour on about half the cheese sauce so everything gets coated.
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Dump the dried thyme, paprika, and one cup of the shredded cheddar into your sauce and stir until it’s smooth and cheesy. Take it off the heat.
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Toss the flour over your soft onions and keep stirring for a couple minutes until it looks golden. Slowly pour in the milk and chicken stock, whisking so you don’t get lumps. Let it cook and thicken for about 5 minutes.
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Throw the butter in the same hot skillet, add your sliced onions, and cook for about five minutes until they’re super soft and starting to clear up.
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Get your big pan hot over medium-high heat, then add olive oil. Brown the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on both sides until they look tasty. Take them out and put them aside.
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Pat the pork chops dry before rubbing on salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder everywhere.
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Crank your oven up to 190°C. Lightly grease a baking dish and set it aside for now.
# Helpful Hints:
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If you wanna switch things up, toss in cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms with the potatoes. A bit of red pepper flakes will add heat, and using sweet potatoes lightens it up.