Pork Chop Casserole II

8 servings Prep: 20 m Cook: 1 h 30 m Total: 1 h 50 m Beginner
5.0/5 (2)
A hearty one-pan pork chop casserole with rice, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of onion soup that bakes together into comfort food perfection. The pork chops are fried to a golden brown, then nestled on a bed of rice with savory gravy poured over the top for a meal that practically cooks itself.

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 8 - 10 pork chops
  • 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10 oz) can cream of onion soup
  • 1 can water
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 1/2 cup gravy from brown chops
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • Black pepper and cayenne to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion tops

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Rinse pork chops and dry with paper towel. In a large skillet, fry the pork chops real brown and make a gravy, about 10-15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the gravy for the casserole.
  2. Wash the rice and place in a 9x13 baking pan. Add in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of onion soup, water, parsley, chopped onion, and green onion tops. Stir to combine. Place the browned chops on top of the rice mixture, then pour the reserved gravy over the chops.
  3. Cover the pan tight with aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours, until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my rice still crunchy after baking?

A: Make sure the pan is tightly covered with foil to trap steam. If your oven runs hot, check at 1 hour and add a bit more water if the rice looks dry.

Q: Can I use boneless pork chops?

A: Yes, boneless chops work fine, though bone-in chops add more flavor to the dish. Reduce cooking time by about 15 minutes if using thin boneless chops.

Tips and Techniques

Make sure to brown the pork chops well before adding them to the casserole—that’s where most of the flavor comes from. The crispy browned bits (fond) that stick to the pan should be scraped up into your gravy for extra richness.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • cream of mushroom soup: cream of chicken soup or homemade white sauce
  • pork chops: chicken thighs or breasts
  • white rice: brown rice

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet (for browning pork chops)
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Aluminum foil