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Smothered Pork Chop and Scalloped Potato Casserole

Tender pork chops layered with creamy scalloped potatoes in a rich, savory sauce—the ultimate comfort food casserole.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1-inch thick
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
Scalloped Potatoes
  • 4 large russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cream Sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife or mandoline slicer
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle flour over butter and garlic, whisking constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
  6. Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking, then add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Remove from heat.
  8. Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish, slightly overlapping.
  9. Place seared pork chops on top of potato layer, spacing evenly.
  10. Layer sliced onions over and around pork chops.
  11. Add remaining potato slices on top, covering pork chops and onions.
  12. Pour cream sauce evenly over entire casserole, ensuring it seeps between layers.
  13. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top layer.
  14. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
  15. Remove foil and bake an additional 20-25 minutes until top is golden brown and bubbling.
  16. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, add crispy bacon pieces between layers. Can be assembled 24 hours ahead and refrigerated—add 15 minutes to covered baking time if starting cold. Leftovers keep well for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.