Description
Indulge in this hearty and comforting Smothered Beef Chop Scalloped Potato Casserole for a delicious Southern-inspired meal. Tender beef chops are layered with thinly sliced potatoes, a creamy cheese sauce, and baked to golden perfection. A perfect blend of flavors and textures, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Chops:
- 1 ½ pounds beef chuck chops or boneless beef shoulder steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Casserole:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Chops: Season beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Sear in a skillet until browned. Set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in cheeses and thyme until smooth.
- Assemble the Casserole: Layer potatoes, onions, cheese sauce, and beef in a baking dish. Bake covered, then uncovered until golden.
- Serve: Let rest before garnishing with parsley and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless pork chops if desired.
- For creamier results, use evaporated milk instead of whole milk.
- A mandoline slicer helps achieve thin, even potato slices.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
