Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

 

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 oz) chicken broth
6 rib or loin pork chops (3/4" thick)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
6 cups thinly sliced and peeled potatoes
1 medium onion, sliced
paprika & chopped fresh parsley (optional)

 

In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, salt & pepper.  Add chicken broth; cook & stir constantly until mixture boils.  Cook for 1 minute; remove from the heat & set aside.  In a skillet, brown pork chops in oil; season to taste with salt & pepper if desired.  In a greased 13x9x2 baking dish, layer potatoes & onions.  Pour the broth mixture over.  Place pork chops on top.  Cover and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.  Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.  If desired, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Yield:  6 servings

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