Description
Pork chops with scalloped potatoes blend comfort and flavor in a hearty dish your family craves. Creamy potato layers paired with tender, juicy pork create a classic meal perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 5 pork chops
Starches:
- 5 potatoes (white or Yukon Gold)
- 1 onion (sliced or diced)
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 3 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- Chives or green onions
- Seasoning salt
- Garlic salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Carefully slice 5 potatoes into thin ¼-inch rounds using a sharp knife. Keep slices uniform for even cooking.
- Shred 3 cups of Cheddar cheese directly from a block, avoiding pre-shredded options that contain anti-caking agents.
- Combine potato slices, 1 diced onion, shredded cheese, 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot the surface with 3 tablespoons of butter, distributing small pieces evenly.
- Place 5 pork chops atop the potato mixture, ensuring they sit slightly embedded but not completely submerged.
- Insert the dish into the 350°F oven and bake for 25 minutes uncovered.
- Carefully flip the pork chops and continue baking for another 25-30 minutes until internal pork temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove from oven and let the dish rest for 5-7 minutes before serving to allow cheese sauce to set and pork to retain moisture.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and a creamier sauce compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- For a lighter version, swap whole milk with low-fat milk and use lean pork chops to reduce calories.
- Letting the dish rest for 10 minutes after baking helps the potatoes absorb more flavor and makes serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 735 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg