Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes

Brooke's Kitchen's Note:

Connie's recipe from family collection. Note that ribs may be used in place of loins.

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 6 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 6 cups potatoes, thinly sliced & peels (about 4 lbs)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• paprika, to taste
• fresh parsley, to taste

Directions:

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 13x9x2 baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. Pour the broth mixture over. Place pork chops on top.
2. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.