Pork Chop and Cheesy Potato Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing creaminess.

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be healthier and customizable.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner and often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Season the pork chops with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.

Slice the potatoes using a mandolin to about 1/4 inch thick, leaving the skins on.

In a bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, half and half, and gradually add the cheddar cheese while stirring.

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Layer the sliced potatoes in the greased baking dish.

Place the seasoned pork chops over the potatoes.

Pour the cheesy cream sauce over the pork chops and potatoes, jiggling the pan to ensure the sauce reaches the potatoes.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes in a 350°F (175°C) oven.

Uncover the dish and bake for an additional 30 minutes until done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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