Description
Rich pork chops with scalloped potatoes deliver comfort from French countryside kitchens. Creamy potato layers and tender meat combine for a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pork chops
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasoning:
- 4 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and quickly sear pork chops until a golden-brown crust forms on both sides, developing rich flavor and sealing in moisture.
- Grease a baking dish and create an overlapping layer of thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom, forming a uniform base for the dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and gently saute onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic qualities.
- Sprinkle flour into the butter mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Gradually whisk milk into the roux, cooking until the sauce reaches a creamy, velvety consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Incorporate cheese, salt, and pepper into the sauce, stirring until the cheese melts completely and blends smoothly.
- Pour the rich cheese sauce evenly over the potato layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the seared pork chops on top of the potato and cheese mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and potatoes to soften.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the top to brown and the pork to cook through completely.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and a professional-looking presentation.
- Choose thick-cut pork chops for juicier results and prevent overcooking during the baking process.
- Use sharp cheddar or gruyere cheese for a more robust and complex flavor profile in the sauce.
- Customize the dish by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the cheese sauce for extra depth and aroma.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg