Description
Indulge in this hearty and comforting Smothered Beef Chop Scalloped Potato Casserole, a delicious twist on a classic dish. Tender beef chops nestled in layers of creamy, cheesy potatoes, baked to perfection. A satisfying meal that’s sure to please your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Chops:
- 4 bone-in beef shoulder chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Potato Layers:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season Beef Chops: Season beef chops with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chops: Sear the chops in a skillet until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In the same skillet, make a cheese sauce with butter, onions, flour, milk, beef broth, cheese, thyme, and paprika.
- Layer Potatoes: In a baking dish, layer sliced potatoes and cheese sauce, then place seared beef chops on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for evenly sliced potatoes.
- You can substitute pork chops if preferred.
- For added flavor, mix Dijon mustard or garlic into the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
