Pork Chop Potato Bake Recipe
Overview:
Delight your taste buds with this savory Pork Chop Potato Bake recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make dish combines tender pork chops, hearty potatoes, and flavorful onions, all baked to perfection with a creamy cheese soup topping. With just a few simple steps, you can create a satisfying one-dish meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Name: Pork Chop Potato Bake
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 270.1
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can cheese soup
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️
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Prepare Pork Chops: Using damp paper towels, gently wipe the pork chops to remove any excess moisture. Trim off any visible fat from the edges of the chops.
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Brown Pork Chops: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of fat to the skillet and allow it to heat up. Once hot, add the pork chops to the skillet and brown them well on both sides, seasoning each side with salt and pepper as they cook. This step adds delicious flavor and helps seal in the juices. 🥩
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Drain and Arrange: Once the pork chops are browned, remove them from the skillet and drain them on paper towels to remove any excess grease. Then, place the pork chops in a shallow 2-quart casserole dish.
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Layer Ingredients: Arrange the sliced onions evenly over the pork chops in the casserole dish. Next, layer the thinly sliced potatoes on top of the onions, creating an even layer.
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Add Cheese Soup: Spoon the cheese soup over the layers of onions and potatoes, covering them completely. The creamy cheese soup adds richness and flavor to the dish, creating a luscious sauce as it bakes.
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Bake: Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil to seal in the moisture. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the pork chops are cooked through and tender, and the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole dish from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve the Pork Chop Potato Bake hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. 🍽️
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 270.1
- Total Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 17.9mg
- Sodium: 1177.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.4g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 7.8g
Tips:
- For added flavor, consider seasoning the potatoes with your favorite herbs and spices before layering them in the casserole dish.
- To make this dish even heartier, you can add additional vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers to the layers.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.