Smothered Pork Chop Scalloped Potato (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 2.5 cm thick
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Sauce and Vegetables

05 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 375 ml whole milk
09 - 240 ml chicken broth

→ Potatoes and Cheese

10 - 900 g potatoes, thinly sliced
11 - 110 g cheddar cheese, freshly grated

→ Finishing Touches

12 - 1 teaspoon paprika
13 - Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Prepare a large casserole dish for assembly.
02 - Season pork chops with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear pork chops until golden brown on each side. Remove and set aside.
03 - Lower heat to medium. Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the same skillet, sautéing until translucent and fragrant. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring constantly to form a roux.
04 - Gradually pour in milk and chicken broth, stirring vigorously until sauce thickens to a smooth consistency. Remove from heat.
05 - Arrange half of the sliced potatoes evenly along the base of the casserole dish. Pour half of the onion-garlic sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle with half of the grated cheddar cheese.
06 - Layer remaining potatoes on top, followed by the rest of the sauce and cheese. Evenly sprinkle paprika over the surface.
07 - Place seared pork chops evenly atop the casserole. Cover with aluminium foil and bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and continue baking for 15–20 minutes, until pork is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
09 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and serving.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Slice potatoes evenly for uniform doneness and visually appealing layers.
02 - Sear pork chops to lock in juices and enhance flavor before baking.
03 - Using freshly grated cheese ensures smooth melting and a velvety sauce.

Go Back