Smothered Pork Chops with Onions and Cheddar Grits
Photography: Photo: Karry Hosford; 
Serve mashed potatoes in place of the cheese grits, if you prefer. Round out the meal with steamed green beans.
| Servings:4 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop and 1/2cup grits) | Prep Time:n/a | Cook Time:n/a |
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups water
- 2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Amount Per
Serving
- calories from fat:40 %
- protein:27.8 g
- fat:17.6 g
- calcium:82 mg
- poly fat:1.5 g
- calories:394
- carbohydrate:29.3 g
- iron:1.9 mg
- mono fat:6.3 g
- cholesterol:83 mg
- saturated fat:7.3 g
- fiber:1.4 g
- sodium:427 mg
directions
Bring water to a boil; stir in grits. Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and red pepper.
While grits cook, sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and black pepper. Dredge in flour. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and onion; sauté 6 minutes, turning pork over after 3 minutes. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes. Serve with grits.
