Here’s a comforting, classic Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes recipe—perfect for a hearty family dinner 🥔🐖
Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Scalloped Potatoes
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (warm)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but recommended)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the scalloped potatoes
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir in cheese if using.
- Layer half the potatoes and onions in a greased baking dish.
- Pour half the sauce over top. Repeat layers.
3. Season & sear pork chops
- Pat pork chops dry.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
4. Bake
- Nestle pork chops on top of the potatoes.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake 45 minutes, then uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. Rest & serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: Substitute half the milk with heavy cream
- Herb flavor: Add thyme or rosemary
- One-pan meal: Add green beans or carrots around the edges
- Slow cooker: Layer potatoes, add seared pork, cook LOW 6–7 hours
If you’d like, I can also give you a cheesy ranch version, crockpot recipe, or smothered pork chops variation 😊
