Creamy Potato, Corn, and Pork Chop Bake
This Creamy Potato, Corn, and Pork Chop Bake is a comforting dish that evokes nostalgia with every bite. Growing up, this was the meal I eagerly looked forward to on my birthday, filled with layers of tender potatoes, sweet cream-style corn, and juicy pork chops. The gentle sweetness of the corn pairs beautifully with the savory notes of the pork, all enveloped in a creamy, buttery goodness. Perfect for a cozy dinner for two, this one-dish meal is simple to prepare and brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.
2
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
potatoes
5 medium (peeled and sliced)
cream-style corn
2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans (none)
butter
to taste (dotted)
salt
to taste (none)
pepper
to taste (none)
milk
tiny amount (for corners)
boneless pork chops
2 (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Grease an 11x7x2-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
3
Layer the peeled and sliced potatoes evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
4
Pour the cream-style corn over the potato layer, spreading it out evenly.
5
Dot the top with small pieces of butter for added richness.
6
Season the layers with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
7
Add a tiny amount of milk to each corner of the dish to help moisten the potatoes as they bake.
8
Place the two boneless pork chops on top of the layered potatoes and corn.
9
Cover the dish with aluminum foil to keep in moisture, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
10
Remove the foil during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking to allow the pork to brown and the dish to thicken slightly.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Creamy Potato, Corn, and Pork Chop Bake?
It is a comforting casserole dish featuring layers of sliced potatoes, cream-style corn, and boneless pork chops, often served as a nostalgic one-dish meal.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is specifically portioned to provide 2 servings.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What size baking dish is recommended?
An 11x7x2-inch baking dish is recommended for this recipe.
How should the potatoes be prepared?
The potatoes should be peeled and sliced before being layered in the dish.
How many potatoes are needed?
You will need 5 medium potatoes for this recipe.
What kind of corn is used in this bake?
This recipe calls for cream-style corn.
How many cans of cream-style corn are required?
The recipe requires two 14.75 ounce cans of cream-style corn.
What type of pork chops are used?
The recipe uses 2 boneless pork chops.
Do I need to grease the baking dish?
Yes, you should grease the baking dish to prevent the ingredients from sticking.
In what order should I layer the ingredients?
Layer the sliced potatoes first, then pour the corn over them, dot with butter, season, add milk to the corners, and place the pork chops on top.
Why is milk added to the corners of the dish?
A tiny amount of milk is added to the corners to help moisten the potatoes as they bake.
Should the dish be covered while baking?
Yes, the dish should be covered with aluminum foil to keep in the moisture.
How long should the dish bake in the oven?
It should bake for a total of 1 to 1.5 hours.
How do I know when the potatoes are done?
The potatoes are done when they are fork-tender.
Should I remove the foil at any point?
Yes, remove the foil during the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking.
What is the purpose of removing the foil at the end?
Removing the foil allows the pork to brown and the sauce to thicken slightly.
How much butter should I use?
Butter is added to taste and is used to dot the top of the corn layer for richness.
What seasonings are used in this recipe?
Salt and pepper are used to season the layers according to your preference.
Is this a good recipe for beginners?
Yes, it is described as simple to prepare and an easy dinner option.
What are the flavor profiles of this dish?
The dish features a gentle sweetness from the corn paired with savory notes from the pork and richness from the butter.
Can this be considered comfort food?
Absolutely, it is tagged as comfort food and evokes nostalgia.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include casserole, comfort food, one dish meal, easy dinner, pork chops, potatoes, creamy, and family recipe.
Is any special preparation needed for the corn?
No preparation is needed; the cream-style corn is used directly from the can.
Does the recipe include nutritional information like calories?
The provided data does not currently list specific values for calories, fat, or carbohydrates.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 ingredients: potatoes, cream-style corn, butter, salt, pepper, milk, and pork chops.
Where should the butter be placed?
Small pieces of butter should be dotted over the top of the cream-style corn layer.
Is this a family recipe?
Yes, it is described as a family recipe that the creator eagerly looked forward to on their birthday.
How thick should the potatoes be sliced?
While not specified exactly, they should be sliced thin enough to become fork-tender within the 1 to 1.5-hour baking window.
Can I use bone-in pork chops?
The recipe specifically calls for boneless pork chops, which are easier to serve in a casserole format.