Apple, Sweet Potato and
Pork Chop Casserole Recipe

This delecatable pork chop casserole recipe combines loin pork chops with the sweetness of apples and sweet potatoes for a dynamite dinner casserole.

It is from a wonderful cookbook called 300 Best Casserole Recipes by Tiffany Collins.

You will find our review of the cookbook here.

This recipe is perfect for the beautiful days of fall, when the leaves are turning and there is a chill in the air.

Tiffany adds brown sugar and white wine to the casserole, adding a tangy sweetness to the mix.

It also turns this easy casserole into an elegant dish, perfect for entertaining.

Pork Chop, Apple and Sweet Potato Casserole

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon (3 mL) salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon (3 mL) freshly ground black pepper, divided
6 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops (about 1 inch/2.5 cm thick), trimmed of fat
2 tablespoons (30 mL) vegetable oil
4 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar
3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch rings
1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) salt and 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) pepper. Dredge the pork chops in seasoned flour, coating evenly and shaking off excess. Discard the excess flour mixture.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook pork chops, turning once, for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13- by 9-inch (33 by 23 cm) glass baking dish.

3. Layer half the sweet potatoes over the pork chops. Sprinkle with one-third of the brown sugar. Layer half the apples over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with another third of the brown sugar. Layer with the remaining sweet potatoes, apples and brown sugar. Pour wine over the mixture and sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper.

4. Cover and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/4 hours or until just a hint of pink remains inside pork. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes or until apples are browned.

Tiffany suggests serving this yummy pork chop casserole recipe with hot spiked apple cider.

• Save a few minutes by tossing the potatoes and apples with the brown sugar and spreading the mixture on top of the pork. You'll lose the pretty layered effect but gain some time.

Makes 6 servings.