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title: French Onion Smothered Pork Chops
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/french-onion-smothered-pork-chops-6716db47ffa4e28ccb95ebb3
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 20 minutes
time_required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Protein Smart
  - Easy Prep
  - French
  - Comfort Food
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2500
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the French onion-inspired taste
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Several noted it was easy to make
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/french-onion-smothered-pork-chops.avif"
---
@potatoes{1%lb}(diced)
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@green beans{6%oz}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@onion{1%large}(thinly sliced)
@pork chops{2%pieces}
@dried thyme{1%tsp}
@sugar{1%tsp}
@swiss cheese{2%slices}
@salt{1%pinch}
@pepper{1%pinch}
@water{2%cups}

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces and place in a #medium pot{} with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender ~{10%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash with sour cream, butter, and salt, pepper until smooth, adding splashes of reserved liquid as needed.

While potatoes cook, trim green beans if necessary. Toss on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until green beans are browned and tender ~{12%minutes}. Meanwhile, halve, peel, and thinly slice onion.

Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #large skillet{} over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side ~{8%minutes}. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Return same pan to medium-high heat and add a large drizzle of olive oil. Add onion and dried thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is browned and softened ~{8%minutes}. Stir in sugar and a splash of water; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is jammy ~{2%minutes} more. Season with salt and pepper.

Once green beans are done, remove from oven and divide between plates; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Set oven to broil. Place pork on baking sheet used for green beans; top with onion and Swiss cheese. Broil until cheese melts ~{1%minutes}. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Divide mashed potatoes and pork chops between plates with green beans. Serve immediately.