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Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

My sister gave me a similar recipe for a casserole baked in the oven, but I altered it slightly to cook on the stovetop and in the slow cooker. Everyone who has tasted it loves it. This is a homey dinner that feels Sunday-special.

—ELIZABETH JOHNSTON GLENDALE, AZ



PREP: 30 MIN. • COOK: 8 HOURS • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

6 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 large onions, sliced and separated into rings

2 teaspoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup fat-free milk

1. Place potatoes in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. In a large nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in oil in batches.

2. Place chops over potatoes. Saute onions in drippings until tender; place over chops. Melt butter in skillet. Combine the flour, salt, pepper and broth until smooth. Stir into pan. Add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

3. Pour sauce over onions. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until pork is tender. Skim fat and thicken cooking juices if desired.