Pork Chop Casserole
Savory Pork Chop Casserole features juicy pork chops on a bed of creamy potatoes, topped off with stretchy cheese, crispy-crunchy Panko bread crumbs!
Servings: 6
Calories: 555kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, separated
- ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 teaspoons Kosher salt, separated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, separated
- 8 ounces freshly grated Gruyere, Fontina or Mozzarella cheese
- 3 teaspoons minced rosemary, separated (optional)
- 6 (¾" thick) pork center loin chops
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and have ready a greased 9x13" casserole dish. In a small bowl, stir together Panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside until ready to use.
- Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, potatoes, cream, 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, remove from the heat. Using a slotted spoon or a skimmer, transfer the potato and onion mixture to the prepared casserole dish, along with 1 cup of cheese and 2 teaspoons rosemary. Then, pour 1 cup of cream from the saucepan evenly over the potatoes and discard of any remaining liquid. Set the casserole dish aside while you prepare the pork chops.
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and drizzle with 1 ½ tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of Rosemary. Rub until the chops are evenly coated with oil and seasoning, and place across the top of the potatoes, slightly nestling them downward.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top of the dish, followed by the prepared bread crumbs. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes covered. Then, uncover and bake for 15 minutes more. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1731mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1525IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 450mg | Iron: 1mg