---
title: French Onion Smothered Pork Chops
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/french-onion-smothered-pork-chops-6716db47ffa4e28ccb95ebb3
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Protein Smart
  - Easy Prep
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2500
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Many loved the French onion-inspired taste; some found it deliciously reminiscent of French onion soup."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Several noted it was easy to make, though some felt it had many steps and took longer than expected."
nutrition:
  calories: 610
  protein: 37
  fat: 32
  saturated fat: 14
  carbohydrates: 46
  sugar: 11
  fiber: 5
  cholesterol: 130
  sodium: 490
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/French%20Recipes/french-onion-smothered-pork-chops.avif"
---
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce.

Dice @potatoes{24%ounce} into 1/2-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, ~{12%minutes}.

Reserve 1/2 cup potato cooking liquid (3/4 cup for 4 servings), then drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash with @sour cream{3%tbsp} and @butter{2%tbsp} until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

While potatoes cook, trim @green beans{12%ounce} if necessary. Toss on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of @cooking oil{}, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until green beans are browned and tender, ~{15%minutes}.

Meanwhile, halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{2%unit}.

Pat @pork chops{20%ounce} dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, ~{5%minutes} per side.

Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Return same pan to medium-high heat and add a large drizzle of oil. Add onion and @dried thyme{1%tsp}; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is browned and softened, ~{10%minutes}.

Stir in @sugar{2%tsp} and a splash of water; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is jammy, ~{3%minutes} more. Season with salt and pepper.

Once green beans are done, remove from oven and divide between plates; cover with foil to keep warm. Set oven to broil.

Place pork on baking sheet used for green beans; top with onion and @Swiss cheese{4%slice} (cutting slices to fit if needed). Broil until cheese melts, ~{2%minutes}. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning.

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

Pork is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.