au gratin pork casserole

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45 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Oct 14, 2012

I created this new pork casserole recipe in the style of potatoes au gratin.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup melted margarine
  • CASSEROLE
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 large red onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons steak seasoning, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled bacon bits
  • 6 fresh boneless pork chops, sliced
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make au gratin pork casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted margarine, whisk well for 2 minutes until blended. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Coat the bottom and sides of a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 4
    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add chopped carrots and diced red onion, saute for 5 minutes until tender. Season with 1 tablespoon steak seasoning. Remove from heat.
  • Step 5
    Spoon into a prepared baking dish evenly. Add shredded Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon bits and half of topping mixture; mix well.
  • Step 6
    Heat remaining olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced boneless pork chops and cook for 6 minutes until no longer pink.
  • Step 7
    Stir in thawed chopped spinach, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, black pepper and remaining steak seasoning. Cook completely for 3 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Remove from heat. Spoon onto the vegetable mixture in the baking dish evenly. Sprinkle with cheeses and remaining topping mixture.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Discover More

Category: Pork
Category: Casseroles
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #au-gratin
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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