Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
6 pork rib or loin chops (3/4 inch thick)
2 Tbsp. canola oil
Additional salt and pepper, optional
6 c. thinly sliced peeled potatoes
1 medium onion, sliced
Paprika and minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions:
In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.  Add broth.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.  Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a large skillet, brown the pork chops on both sides in oil; sprinkle with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

In a greased 9x13 baking dish, layer potatoes and onion.  Pour broth mixture over layers.  Place pork chops on top.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until meat and potatoes are tender  If desired, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.