Description
Pork Chop Potato Casserole delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, guaranteed to make your family crowd around the dinner table with smiles. Layers of tender meat, creamy potatoes, and savory seasonings create a hearty meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Seasonings and Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and seasonings in a small bowl. Rub this mixture thoroughly over both sides of 4 pork chops.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature. Carefully sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sauté 1 sliced onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over onion mixture and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux.
- Slowly pour 3 cups milk and 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in 1 cup Gruyere cheese and ½ cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer 2 pounds thinly sliced potatoes, overlapping slightly. Pour one-third of cheese sauce over potatoes.
- Repeat potato and sauce layers two more times, ending with cheese sauce on top. Gently nestle seared pork chops into the casserole.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes at 375F.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown. Ensure pork chops reach 145F internal temperature.
- Let casserole rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped parsley on top if desired before serving.
Notes
- Always sear pork chops until they develop a golden-brown crust for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice potatoes uniformly, ensuring even cooking throughout the casserole.
- Select a good melting cheese like Gruyere to create a creamy, luxurious sauce that binds the dish together.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute potatoes with cauliflower or turnip slices to reduce overall carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 12 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 605 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg