Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 14.5 oz. can chicken broth
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 6 pork rib or loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• Optional additional salt and pepper
• 6 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes
• 1 large onion, sliced thin

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add soup and stir well. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown the pork chops on both sides in oil; sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.
3. In a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. Pour broth mixture over layers. Place pork chops on top.
4. Cover and bake at 350 F for 1 hour; uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until meat and potatoes are tender or reach 145 F.
5. If desired, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.