Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

By Prubowl300

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 6 pork rib or loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Additional salt and pepper, optional
• 6 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 4 pounds)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• Paprika and chopped fresh parsley, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken broth; cook and stir constantly until mixture boils. Cook for 1 minute; remove from the heat and set aside. In a skillet, brown pork chops in oil; season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired.
In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. Pour the broth mixture over. Place pork chops on top. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour; uncover and bake 30 minute longer or until potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.