Savory Pork Chop and Potato Bake
Indulge in the comfort of a Savory Pork Chop and Potato Bake, a hearty one-dish meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This recipe features tender, juicy pork chops layered with rich, creamy potatoes, all baked to golden perfection. The combination of seasoned flour, milk, and melted butter creates a luscious sauce that ties the dish together beautifully. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, it’s a meal that invites seconds and leftovers for lunch the next day!
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pork loin chops
6 (trimmed and patted dry)
Medium potatoes
6 (sliced thinly)
All-purpose flour
6 tablespoons (for seasoning)
Milk
2 1/2 cups (heated until hot)
Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (to taste)
Black pepper
1/8 teaspoon (to taste)
Butter
1/2 cup (melted)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, and flour. Set this mixture aside for later.
3
In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and brown them until they are nicely colored on both sides, but not fully cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and place them in a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
4
Layer half of the sliced raw potatoes on top of the browned pork chops, spreading them out evenly.
5
Sprinkle half of the seasoned flour mixture over the potatoes, ensuring even coverage.
6
Add another layer of the remaining sliced potatoes on top.
7
Sprinkle the rest of the flour mixture over the second layer.
8
In a separate bowl, combine the hot milk and melted butter, then carefully pour this mixture over the layered potatoes and pork chops, allowing it to seep through.
9
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
10
After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the top is golden brown.
11
Let it cool slightly before serving and ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Pork Chop and Potato Bake?
It is a hearty one-dish casserole featuring tender pork chops layered with thinly sliced potatoes in a creamy sauce.
How many pork chops are needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 6 pork loin chops.
What type of potatoes should I use?
You should use 6 medium potatoes, sliced thinly.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Do I need to brown the pork chops before baking?
Yes, brown them in a skillet over medium-high heat until colored on both sides but not fully cooked.
What is in the seasoned flour mixture?
The mixture consists of 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
What size baking dish is recommended?
A greased 9x13 inch casserole dish is recommended.
How do I layer the ingredients?
Place pork chops first, then half the potatoes, half the flour mix, the remaining potatoes, and finally the rest of the flour mix.
Should the milk be hot or cold when added?
The 2 1/2 cups of milk should be heated until hot before being mixed with butter and poured over the dish.
How much butter is used in the sauce?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of melted butter.
How long does the dish need to bake initially?
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
When do I remove the aluminum foil?
Remove the foil after the first hour of baking.
How much additional time is needed after removing the foil?
Bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.
How can I tell if the potatoes are fully cooked?
The potatoes should be fork-tender.
Should I trim the pork chops?
Yes, the pork chops should be trimmed and patted dry before browning.
Can I eat the leftovers for lunch?
Yes, this dish makes excellent leftovers for the next day.
Is this considered a one-dish meal?
Yes, it is a complete meal prepared in a single casserole dish.
Does the recipe include instructions for cooling?
Yes, it is recommended to let the dish cool slightly before serving.
What provides the seasoning for the potatoes?
The potatoes are seasoned with the flour, salt, and pepper mixture layered between them.
How many potatoes are used in total?
Total of 6 medium-sized potatoes.
What is the total amount of flour?
6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
What is the amount of salt needed?
1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
How much black pepper is included?
1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
Is the milk poured directly onto the pork?
The hot milk and melted butter mixture is poured over the layered potatoes and pork chops.
What is the total estimated baking time?
The total baking time is between 80 and 90 minutes.
What categories does this recipe fall into?
It is categorized as comfort food, a hearty dinner, and an easy family meal.
What makes the sauce rich and creamy?
The combination of seasoned flour, hot milk, and melted butter creates a luscious sauce.
Do I need to grease the baking dish?
Yes, the 9x13 inch casserole dish should be greased before adding ingredients.
Can I use this for a dinner gathering?
Yes, it is perfect for family dinners or small gatherings.
Is the flour added all at once?
No, the flour mixture is divided and sprinkled over two separate layers of potatoes.