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Pork Chop Casserole: A Comforting Family Favorite

Tender pork chops baked over a creamy mushroom-rice mixture with golden cheese topping. This hearty casserole transforms simple ingredients into a family-friendly meal with minimal cleanup.

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Sear: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Brown chops 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Layer: In same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms 3 minutes. Mix in soup, rice, broth, and Worcestershire.
  4. Assemble: Pour rice mixture into 9×13 baking dish. Arrange chops on top. Cover tightly with foil.
  5. Bake: 45 minutes. Uncover, top with cheeses, bake 15 more minutes until bubbly.
  6. Rest: Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Assemble up to baking step; refrigerate overnight
  • Rice Sub: Use instant rice and reduce broth by ¼ cup
  • Extra Veg: Add ½ cup diced bell peppers or peas
  • Storage: Keeps 3 days refrigerated; freeze before baking

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