Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Potatoes

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon. Set bacon aside when done and increase heat under skillet to medium-high.

Salt and pepper both sides of pork chops. Add to skillet with the bacon grease in small batches, browning slightly on both sides. Do not overcook or pork chops will be dry.

Meanwhile, spray slow cooker crock with nonstick cooking spray. Add a short layer of sliced potatoes and add a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Repeat layers until all potatoes are in the crock. Add the pork chops to the slow cooker over the potatoes.

Carefully remove excess grease from the skillet but do not clean. Add butter. When butter melts, stir in flour and bring to a bubble, stirring constantly. Slowly add milk or chicken broth, whisking constantly for about 1 minute as the mixture thickens slightly. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.

Pour the gravy mixture over the pork chops. It will sink into the potatoes as the dinner cooks. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Do not overcook or pork chops will be dry.

When done, remove lid and sprinkle with remaining cheese and crumbled bacon (if desired). Replace lid until cheese melts. Serve.