Description
Hearty french onion pork chops blend classic French comfort with rich, savory flavors. Caramelized onions and melted cheese create a luxurious coating that elevates simple pork to gourmet status you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) pork chops, thinly sliced, boneless
- 12 oz (340 g) sour cream
- 6 oz (170 g) crispy fried onions
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) French onion soup mix
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Mixture Creation: Whisk sour cream and French onion soup mix in a bowl until completely smooth and well-incorporated, developing a rich, creamy sauce.
- Initial Assembly: Place pork chops in a casserole dish, spreading a thin layer of the sour cream mixture across the bottom to create a flavorful foundation.
- Coating and Topping: Generously cover each pork chop with the remaining sour cream mixture, then crown with a lavish layer of crispy fried onions for added texture and crunch.
- Baking Process: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue cooking for an additional 15-30 minutes until pork chops are thoroughly cooked and onion topping achieves a golden-brown, crisp finish.
- Serving: Allow pork chops to rest briefly before plating, pairing with complementary sides like velvety mashed potatoes or herb-roasted vegetables to complete the meal.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose thick-cut, bone-in pork chops for maximum juiciness and richer flavor profile.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches internal temperature of 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Moisture Protection: Aluminum foil covering prevents drying, helping pork chops remain tender and succulent during baking process.
- Topping Technique: Sprinkle fried onions evenly to guarantee consistent crunch and balanced texture across entire dish surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg