AU GRATIN TATERS N CHOPS

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"This easy entree will please adults and children alike," promises Laura Starkey of Manhattan, Kansas. "I made it often as a college student, decreasing the number chops to two so I would have great-tasting leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 package (4.9 ounces) au gratin potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine potatoes and sauce mix according to package directions. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange chops over potatoes., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until meat juices run clear and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle cheese and bacon over chops. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.