Creamy Pork Chops and Potatoes

 Enjoy the savory flavor of creamy pork chops paired with tender potatoes, perfect for a hearty and comforting meal. This dish offers easy preparation, making it an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Satisfy your cravings with this flavorful combination that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Creamy Pork Chops and Potatoes

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 2.5 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
• Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

• 6-8 pork loin chops (can be boneless or bone-in)
• 6 peeled and sliced russet potatoes
• 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (10 ounces each)
• 1 can evaporated milk (12 ounces)
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons onion soup base (or 1 packet of Lipton onion soup)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Fried onions for topping

Instructions

Peheat oven to 325°F (163°C). This ensures that your casserole cooks evenly and thoroughly.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, water, onion soup base, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This creamy mixture will be the base of your sauce, adding rich flavor and texture to the dish.

Grease a large casserole dish to prevent sticking. Arrange the sliced potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of the dish. The potatoes will absorb the flavors of the sauce and become tender during baking.

Place the pork chops on top of the layered potatoes. Make sure the chops are evenly spaced to ensure even cooking. The pork chops will cook to perfection as they simmer in the creamy sauce.

Pour the prepared creamy mixture evenly over the potatoes and pork chops. This will create a luscious sauce that infuses the dish with flavor. If you’re using fried onions, sprinkle them on top for an extra layer of crunch and flavor.

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil to keep the moisture in. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 2.5 hours. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops and potatoes. For the last 30 minutes, remove the foil to allow the top to brown and become slightly crispy.

Once the dish is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and make serving easier. Enjoy this hearty meal with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad

Skinny Cabbage Roll Casserole

 

This cabbage roll casserole has all the ingredients of stuffed cabbage rolls but is a lot easier to make! Layers of tender cabbage leaves and seasoned ground beef, generously covered with rich tomato sauce and baked to perfection..


Skinny Cabbage Roll Casserole
Yield:  8 servings   Prep:  20 min  Bake: 55 min

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium head cabbage (2 pounds), shredded
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in 1 can tomato sauce and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in rice and bacon; remove from heat.
2. Layer a third of the cabbage in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining cabbage. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top.
3. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1-1/3 cup
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	178
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.6g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.4g	7%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 1419mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 26.7g	10%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	26%
Total Sugars 5.3g
Protein 13g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 240mg	18%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 595mg	13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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