CREOLE PORK CHOPS & CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

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From The Black Family Reunion cookbook. Leah Chase, Chef/Co-Owner of Dooky Chase Restaurant, New Orleans,La.

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons shortening, Butter Flavor Crisco, divided
8 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, green, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups cornbread, crumbled
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, whole, drained, cut up
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 T Butter Flavor Crisco in large skillet on medium heat. Add 4 chops. Brown both sides. Repeat with remaining chops. Remove from skillet. Set aside. Add remaining 2 T Butter Flavor Crisco, onion, celery, green pepper and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat.
  • Combine cornbread, egg and half of onion mixture in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, cayenne and bay leaf to remaining mixture in skillet. Simmer about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf.
  • Place 4 pork chops in 3 qt casserole. Spread cornbread mixture over chops. Arrange remaining chops on top. Pour sauce over chops. Cover.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes, or until chops are tender.

Nabin K
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pork chops and cornbread mix.


Zohaib Jutt
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


execute_order77
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Mursaleen Hashmi
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I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but I loved the cornbread topping on this casserole.


Fik Wizzy
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Palesa Moloi
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The pork chops were cooked perfectly in this casserole. They were tender and juicy.


ethan leopard
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I love the crispy cornbread topping on this casserole.


Tom Bombadil
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This casserole is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting.


Carolynn Michelis
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pork chops.


Jean Samuel Marcelin
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This is my new favorite comfort food. It's so hearty and satisfying.


Elvis Booysin
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Malik faraz awan
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This casserole is also very versatile. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, or spices to suit your taste.


Mskv Help
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I love that this recipe uses pantry staples. I always have pork chops and cornbread mix on hand, so I can make this casserole anytime.


Norly Casilao
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Masase Emma
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The chops were cooked perfectly and the cornbread topping was the perfect complement.


Md Sahin Sarker
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I made this casserole for dinner last night and it was a hit! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the cornbread topping was crispy and flavorful.


Kamala Thapa
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This Creole Pork Chops and Cornbread Casserole is a delicious and easy recipe that the whole family will love.