4 Ingredient French Onion Pork Chops Recipe (2024)

French Onion Pork Chops is a creamy French onion flavored pork chop topped with crispy fried onions. This 4 ingredient pork chop recipe is baked in the oven till golden brown.

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This 4 ingredient dinner is one you will want to make over and over again. This French Onion pork chops recipe is loaded with flavor. Crazy simple to make, but family friendly. Sour cream, French Onion soup mix, tender pork chops topped with crispy golden French onions. An easy pork chop weeknight dinner to try out.

Skip chicken tonight and swap in pork for a nice change of dinner ideas. This recipe takes minutes to prep and all you have to do is toss in the oven and walk away. A no fuss dinner.

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Make sure to check out my Blackstone pork chops, honey apple slow cooker pork loin, or even this crispy breaded pork chops recipe.

This French Onion Pork Chops Recipe Is…

  • 4 Ingredient Dinner
  • Easy Prep
  • Hands Off Cooking
  • Juicy Pork Chops
  • Delicious Meal – One-Pot Meal
  • Crispy Onion Topping
  • Budget Friendly

Ingredients Needed

Pork Chops – You are welcome to use bone-in pork chops or boneless pork chops. I used bone-in and it seems to add extra flavor.

Sour Cream – You can use full fat or light sour cream for this recipe.

French Onion Soup Mix – This dry mix is loaded with flavor. It is one of my favorite items I keep in my pantry all the time.

Crispy Fried Onions – These crispy fried onions are not meant just for green bean casserole! These are so versatile and my favorite part of this pork chop dinner.

How to Make

Full steps are in the printable recipe card below. This is a quick walk through with images on how to make French Onion pork chops.

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Step One: Start by placing your pork chops in a 9×13 casserole dish. I did 4 large pork chops, but you are welcome to do as many as you want.

Step Two: In a small bowl add your sour cream and onion soup mix together. Mix until well combined.

Step Three: Pour the sour cream mixture over the top of the pork chops, and spread to make sure it covers the whole surface of the pork chops.

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Step Four: Next you will top with the crispy fried onions. Just spread into an even layer. Then toss in the oven and bake as directed.

Once done, serve with your favorite side dishes and devour.

This has the great flavors of a French onion soup in this easy pork chops recipe. Give it a try and skip the old chicken recipes and try out a new easy dinner recipe. A one pan meal that is simple.

Variations and Tips to Recipe

  • Make sure the pork chops are in a single layer. Otherwise the pork will not cook up evenly and you could have some areas that overlap don’t cook all the way through.
  • Add on a layer of cheese on top of the pork chops. Mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese would pair nicely with the flavors of French onion soup. The cheese melts on top of each pork chop but won’t brown up. I recommend grating fresh cheese instead of slice of cheese pre-cut, as they contain extra starches.
  • The creamy gravy in the pan is delicious. Spoon onion mixture on top of the pork chops for a flavorful gravy to pair with the chops.
  • I used a thicker cut pork chops. It was about 1 1/2 inch thick, but depending on thickness of the pork, the cook time will vary.
  • You can grease your baking dish with cooking oil before you start if you want. It will help prevent sticking. Or even use a cast iron skillet to bake them in.
  • You can use boneless chops if you want, just adjust the cook time if the chops are thinner.
  • Add some sliced onions on the bottom of the pan, this will add more flavor. Use a white or yellow onion and slice thinly. The onions will break down as it bakes.

Sides To Pair With Pork Chops

Not sure what to serve as your favorite sides for this dish? I love to do a vegetable side dish. Peas is what I chose but you could do almost any side dish. Cucumber and onions, vegetable salad, roasted broccoli, the possibilities are endless.

I have even served scalloped potatoes on the side for special occasions when I am wanting to elevate the dinner. But both are a bit heavy so I only do that on special occasions. Pair with any of your easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

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Storing Leftovers

Refrigerate any leftovers you don’t eat right away. These baked pork chops can store for 3-4 days in the fridge. Then just reheat in the microwave, or opt to cook them in the oven.

If you heat up in the oven, make sure to cover the pan with foil if you reheat in the oven. This will help prevent the pork chops from drying out.

FAQs

What temperature is pork fully cooked?

The internal temperature of fully cooked pork is 145 degrees F. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. Do not touch the bone or it will give a false reading.

How do you make pork soft and tender?

Cooking pork slowly is going to give your pork a tender result. Now, you can also marinate the pork in a citrus marinade depending on the flavors you want. This will also help to tenderize the pork.

How long should you cook pork chops?

Depending on the thickness of the pork chop you will find that these pork chops take around 25-30 minutes to cook. You will want to make sure that your internal temperature reads 145 degrees.

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Created by: Kelsey

Peeps Smore’s

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Save your S'mores from the Easter basket and make up this Peeps S'mores dessert. This is a tasty and satisfying dessert the whole family can enjoy. Oven s'mores or microwave friendly.

Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2 graham crackers broke in half
  • 4 Peeps
  • 8 squares Hershey's chocolate

Instructions

  • Take a baking sheet and line with foil or a baking mat.

  • Break graham crackers in half. Place them on the baking sheet.

  • On one side add chocolate and the other Peeps.

  • Bake in a preheated oven for 2-3 minutes. Just enough to heat up the chocolate and marshmallow.

  • Remove from the oven and then smash the graham crackers and marshmallows together. Then eat and enjoy.

Notes

Microwave – Add the s’mores on a plate, microwave for 20-30 seconds. Then if needed to be warmer reheat till warm.

Chocolate You can use whatever your chocolate you want. White chocolate, semi-sweet, etc. Now, you can use more or less chocolate just make sure to not add too much or it will ooze over.

Cookies – You could use a shortbread cookie instead of graham crackers or other cookies.

Equipment

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 49mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg

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Created by: Kelsey

French Onion Pork Chops

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4

French Onion Pork Chops is a creamy French onion flavored pork chop topped with crispy fried onions. This 4 ingredient pork chop recipe is baked in the oven till golden brown.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 4 Pork Chops I used bone-in
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease your 9×13 pan.

  • Next take your sour cream and add the onion soup mix into the container. Mix well to combine the ingredients.

  • Place the pork chops in the baking dish in a single layer. Then spread on the sour cream mixture.

  • Next sprinkle the crispy onions on top in a single layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Or until the pork chops are cooked through.

  • Once done serve and enjoy.

Notes

Pork Chops – Depending on thickness of pork chops will vary in cook time. You want to make sure the internal temperature is 145 degrees F.

Sour Cream – I used full fat sour cream but you can use light sour cream.

Equipment

  • 1 9×13 Baking Dish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 903mgPotassium: 714mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 1mg

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  1. Lisa Taurinski says

    4 Ingredient French Onion Pork Chops Recipe (10)
    I was very disappointed with this recipe. The sour cream and onion soup mix separated during baking in the oven. I will not be making this dish again.

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  2. Bonnie says

    4 Ingredient French Onion Pork Chops Recipe (11)
    I beat 2 eggs with a pack of onion soup mix rolled them in cornflakes & cooked them in an Airfryer.

    Reply

  3. Donna Wegner says

    could you replace sour cream with mayo

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    • Kelsey says

      You could or you could even use a Greek Yogurt. I am not sure how the mayo would taste but you could for sure try.

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the secret to moist pork chops? ›

How to Keep Pork Chops from Drying Out? Brine Them! After you bring your pork chops home, time to brine! Brining pork chops is one of the best ways way to guarantee a juicy cooked pork chop.

How do you make Paula Deen's pork chops? ›

directions
  1. preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Beat eggs in shallow dish.
  3. In another dish, combine breadcrumbs and soup mix.
  4. Coat pork chops with with egg then with breadcrumb mixture taking care to coat both sides well.
  5. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes flipping over halfway through.

What do you soak pork chops in before cooking? ›

For a pork brine, dissolve kosher salt and brown sugar in water, then add flavorings like garlic, herbs (such as thyme or rosemary sprigs), and optional spices. Brine pork chops for a few hours to enhance their flavor and tenderness before cooking.

What is the best way to cook pork chops without them drying out? ›

High-heat frying sears them to a golden brown; and a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F) bakes the pork chops gently enough to keep them from drying out. This "sear-roasting" method is a great way to cook pork chops in the oven: Fry one side to golden brown, then flip, and place the chops directly in the oven.

Is it better to bake or pan fry pork chops? ›

While there are a number of ways to cook pork chops for dinner, baking is arguably the easiest path to perfection. The hands-off cooking method cooks pork chops gently and evenly without the need for extra fat, resulting in juicy, healthier pork chops that pair well with practically any side dish.

What liquid should I cook pork in? ›

What liquids should you use for slow-cooked pork? Aside from barbecue sauce, something tangy and sweet is a good go-to for slow-cooked pork. Apple cider vinegar has the right amount of acidity to break down the fattiness and is equipped with a bright flavor that pairs beautifully with pork.

How does Rachael Ray cook pork chops? ›

Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Coat the pork chops with EVOO and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill the chops, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes, basting liberally with the glaze during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Should I cook pork chops in butter or oil? ›

I use both! At the same time! The butter helps achieve that golden brown color and adds more flavor, but you need the oil, too, because it has a higher smoke point and keeps the butter from burning. How long do you cook pork chops in a frying pan?

What is a good tenderizer for pork chops? ›

Acid from the balsamic vinegar tenderizes the pork. Salt from the soy sauce flavors the pork. Sweetness from the honey balances out the acid and salt. Worcestershire sauce adds a wonderful layer of unami flavor.

How can I tenderize pork chops quickly? ›

Place meat in a dish and cover with water. Remove meat and stir roughly 4 level Tbs of baking soda into the water. Put meat back in and soak (in refrigerator) overnight. Rinse THOROUGHLY and cook.

Do you rinse marinade off pork chops before cooking? ›

Do You Rinse Marinade Off Pork Chops? If you're grilling, broiling, or pan-searing your pork chops, you should drain the marinade before cooking. Too much liquid while cooking can prevent the meat from browning. It's best to pat your chops dry with a paper towel for extra measure.

Why do you rinse pork chops before cooking? ›

Some consumers may wash or rinse their raw meat or poultry because it's a habit or because a family member they trust has always washed their meat. USDA research found that washing or rinsing meat or poultry increases the risk for cross-contamination in the kitchen, which can cause foodborne illness.

What cooking method is best for pork chops? ›

Bake your pork chops at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. If you want to add an extra step, sear your pork chops in a pan first and transfer to a baking sheet to cook for about 6-8 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

How do you make pork soft and tender? ›

How do you make pork soft and tender? Soak your pork in a salt-based brine before cooking it using your desired method. Pork chops need to soak between 12–24 hours, an entire pork tenderloin needs to soak for 6–12 hours, and an entire pork loin requires 2–4 days of soaking.

How to fry pork chops so they are tender and juicy? ›

How to Make Perfect Stovetop Pork Chops
  1. Tenderize the meat with a fork. ...
  2. Brine with brown sugar. ...
  3. Cook in cast iron. ...
  4. Flip frequently and finish with butter. ...
  5. Rest right in the pan: Your temperature destination for pork chops is 145°F — the sweet spot of juiciness and a rosy interior.

Does soaking pork chops in salt water make them tender? ›

A brine is essentially just salt and water. It helps prevent moisture loss during cooking, and the salt also helps tenderize the meat from the inside out. If you want an extra juicy piece of pork, brine it before cooking. You can make an effective brine just with salt and water, but additional seasonings do help.

Do pork chops get more tender the longer you cook them? ›

Because pork chops are such a lean cut, they are relatively quick-cooking and prone to overcooking. When they're cooked for even a few minutes too long, whether it's in the oven or on the stovetop or grill, they're quick to dry out, and — you guessed it — become tough, chewy, and less than appealing.

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