Description
Delightful Southern pork chops with scalloped potatoes bring comfort and flavor to dinner tables across the United States. Creamy layers of potatoes and tender pork chops create a hearty meal you can savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare an oven-safe baking dish by coating it with a thin layer of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create an even, overlapping layer of thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Craft a creamy sauce by whisking together melted butter, flour, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth and thickened.
- Incorporate shredded cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until fully melted and integrated.
- Gently cascade the rich cheese sauce over the potato layers, allowing it to seep between the potato slices.
- Season pork chops with a robust blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoky paprika on both sides.
- Carefully position the seasoned pork chops atop the potato and cheese foundation.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture and ensure even cooking.
- Slide the dish into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil during the final 15 minutes of cooking to allow the top to develop a golden, crispy surface.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and sauce to thicken.
- Slice and plate the pork chops with the scalloped potatoes, ensuring each serving gets a generous portion of the creamy potato base.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Whisk roux constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy sauce that coats potatoes perfectly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check pork chops reach 145F internal temperature for juicy, safe results.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for lactose-free version, and use gluten-free flour for roux to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg