Best 6 Smothered Pork Chops And Cheese Grits Recipes

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Smothered pork chops and cheese grits is a classic Southern dish that is both hearty and flavorful. The pork chops are seared until golden brown and then simmered in a flavorful sauce made with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices. The cheese grits are made with creamy milk, butter, and sharp cheddar cheese. When served together, the smothered pork chops and cheese grits create a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS AND GRITS



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Make and share this Smothered Pork Chops and Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 boneless pork chops (about 1 1/2 pounds, cut 3/4 inch thick)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (plus more for topping)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until browned, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the red onions to the skillet and season with salt. Cook, stirring until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium; stir in the flour and cook, stirring 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, then return pork to the skillet to heat through.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the grits and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
  • Remove the pork from the skillet; discard the bay leaf and stir the parsley in the pan sauce. Serve the pork with the grits. Top with the pan sauce and garnish with more parsley.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS AND GRITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 3/4-inch-thick boneless pork chops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until browned, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the red onions to the skillet and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, then return the pork to the skillet to warm through.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the grits and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
  • Remove the pork from the skillet; discard the bay leaf and stir the parsley into the pan sauce. Serve the pork with the grits. Top with the pan sauce and more parsley.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND CHEDDAR CHEESE



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Categories     Sauce     Cheese     Pork     Side     Broil     Roast     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Cheddar     Apple

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 6 wedges each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
Four 4-ounce portions lean pork loin (1 1/2 inches thick), trimmed of all visible fat
2 tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, such as Cabot

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a large foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Separate the onion rings. Lay the onion rings and apples in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast the apples and onions until the apples are tender and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Turn the broiler on high. Broil the apples and onions until they are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.
  • Put about 3/4 cup of the apple-onion mixture into a blender, and add the chicken broth. Puree until the mixture is smooth. (Set the remaining apples and onions aside.)
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste. When the pan is hot, spray it with cooking spray and add the pork. Sauté until the pork is golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a serving platter, and tent it with foil to keep it warm.
  • Reduce the heat under the skillet to low and add the pureed apple mixture. Whisk in the mustard. Add the remaining roasted apples and onions and the tarragon to the skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to evenly coat the apples and onions with the sauce.
  • Spoon the apple mixture over the pork chops, sprinkle with the cheese, and serve.
  • nutrition information
  • Fat: 15g (before), 6.5g (after)
  • Calories: 500 (before), 243 (after)
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 79mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 526mg

CHEESY SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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Try our Cheesy Smothered Pork Chops tonight. This skillet brings together the dream team of cheese and apples for delicious smothered pork chops.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 31m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless pork chops (1 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cut into wedges
1 large onion, cut into wedges
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook chops in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Add apples, onions and water to skillet; cover. Simmer on medium heat 5 min. or until apples and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in VELVEETA; top with chops. Simmer, covered, 5 min. or until chops are done (160ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 29 g

CHEESY SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS



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This is a wonderful weekday pork chop recipe. We love cheese in our house, so we love this! The sharp white cheddar adds a wonderful bite and the pork chops are jucy and tasty.

Provided by mommybusch

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless pork chops
pork seasoning, to taste
4 ounces vermont sharp white cheddar cheese (I like Cracker Barrel brand)
olive oil, to fry

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Season pork chops and pan-fry in skillet until browned and no longer pink.
  • Place 1 oz cheese on top of each pork chop, cover and continue to cook 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Remove pork chops with a slotted spoon, to drain oil.

SOUTHERN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS IN BROWN GRAVY



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Southern comfort food at its easiest. Pork chops smothered in onion, garlic, baby bella mushrooms, and a brown gravy sauce. Tastes great as gravy on mashed potatoes too!

Provided by TXRachel

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced and quartered
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 ½ cups sliced baby bella mushrooms, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 center-cut pork chops
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion and garlic in the butter, stirring occasionally, until is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove onion and garlic and set aside.
  • Stir flour slowly into butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until flour is deep brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in broth. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, and parsley. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and brown in the hot pan, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Add gravy mixture from the saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat until tender and no longer pink in the centers, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 95.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 828.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use bone-in, center-cut pork chops.
  • Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet until they are browned on both sides. This will help to lock in the juices and flavor.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the pork chops in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or rice.
  • For the grits, use quick-cooking grits for a faster meal. If you don't have quick-cooking grits, you can also use regular grits, but they will take longer to cook.
  • Season the grits with salt, pepper, and butter to taste.
  • If you like, you can also add cheese, bacon, or other toppings to the grits.

Conclusion:

Smothered pork chops and cheese grits are a classic Southern comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the grits are creamy and cheesy. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner.

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