Somethings should never be cool again. Take for example, having a weight bench on your back porch. Ok, maybe that was never cool to begin with.
Aren’t I the definition of cuteness?
I had chunky thighs even in 1984. Something will never change.
I remember that time in my life. I remember more of it that I’d like to think my daughter will remember of hers. I could always be wrong. A lot of my memories actually surround food. It held an important place in my life even then. Mayonnaise sandwiches, melting mozzarella cheese on Styrofoam plates in the microwave (I was thinking about this today and it probably explains a lot) and yummy stuff out of a can. I remember eating Spaghetti-O’s right out of the can. Chef Boyardee was also a favorite.
Nothing, absolutely nothing, lit a candle to the pork chops my grandma used to make using Campbell’s Alphabet Soup. Retro food led my mind straight to them. Lucky for me, it couldn’t be easier to make them. We used to eat them with boxed mashed potatoes or sometimes rice. Just thinking about them takes me back to her dining room.
I rarely make boxed potatoes around here (I’m not going to lie, there are some in my pantry) and I knew I wanted something with a little more flavor than plain white rice, so I dressed up my retro chops with Dill and Cream Cheese Smashed Potatoes. The potatoes creamy texture goes well with the pork and the flavors are a nice complement to the veggies in the soup sauce. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t turn these down with a heaping spoon full of boxed Idaho potatoes either.
You can find the recipe for both the pork chops and the potatoes below.
This week’s #SundaySupper is all about Retro. What do you think of when you think Retro Food? These bloggers know what Retro means to them. From appetizers to desserts, you’re covered.
Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:
- Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue by girlichef
- Retro Football Party: Fondue, Deviled Chicken Wings & Lemon Chiffon by Zest Florida Foodie
- She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs by Ruffles & Truffles
Sunday Supper Retro Salads:
- Coca-Cola Salad by Magnolia Days
- Salmon Salad | Retro Tuna Salad by Family Foodie
- Ambrosia Salad by Simply Gourmet
- Romaine “Wedge” Salad with Hot Maple Bacon Dressing by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Carrot & Raisin Salad by The Roxx Box
- Sweet & Smoky Broccoli Salad by In The Kitchen with KP
Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches:
- Italian Style Bread by The Meltaways
- Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast by Pescetarian Journal
- Grown-Up Tuna Melts by Home Cooking Memories
- English Muffin Pizzas by Comfy Cuisine
- Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
- Grown-Up Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup by The Catholic Foodie
- Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by Yummy What Smells So Good?
SundaySupper Main Dishes:
- Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits by Chocolate Moosey
- Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
- Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
- Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Mushroom Stroganoff by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Dairyfree Toast Hawaii by Galactosemia in PDX
- Porcupine Meatballs by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
- Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
- Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
- Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
- Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
- Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trial in the Kitchen
- Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
- Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
- Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry
- Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
- Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom
- Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip
Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:
- Smokey Braised Red Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Mem’s Broccoli Casserole by Momma’s Meals
- Tator Tot Casserole by Neighbor Food Blog
Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:
- Peachy Keen Tutti-Frutti Jello by La Cocina de Leslie
- Old School Boozy Rum Cake by Webicurean
- Individual Baked Alaskas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Rainbow Jello by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
- Pineapple Bars by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Creamy Dairy Free Fresh Orange Julius With Coconut Milk by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Refrigerator Strawberry Cheesecake by There and Back Again
- Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Juanita’s Cocina
- Boston Cream Pie by Gotta Get Baked
- Coca-Cola Cupcakes by Daily Dish Recipes
- Jello Poke Cake by Flour On My Face
- Devil’s Food Cake by Maroc Mama
- Bread Pudding with Pecans by Basic and Delicious
- Victoria Sponge Cake by The Lovely Pantry
- A Chocolate Twist on the Classic Japanese Strawberry Shortcake by Ninja Baking
- Post War Apple Pudding by My Cute Bride
- Spaghetti with Currywurst Sauce by Masala Herb
- Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes by Big Bears Wife
- Raspberry Jam Cakes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy Foodie Stunts
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- 8 Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 Family Size Can Campbell’s Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
- ¾ Cup Fat-Free Half and Half
- In a large skillet, add 1 Tablespoon of oil.
- Brown the pork chops (3-4 at a time) on both sides over medium heat. Once each batch is browned, remove them from the pan.
- Once all pork chops are browned on both sides and removed from the pan, add the Half and Half and soup to the pan. Mix well.
- Return the pork chops to the pan.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the pork chops are cooked through (5 – 10 minutes).
- 5 lbs Red Potatoes
- 1 oz Block Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
- ½ Cup Fat-Free Half and Half
- 5 Tablespoons Chopped Dill
- Salt and Pepper
- Rinse and scrub the dirt from the potatoes.
- Chop the potatoes into 1 inch cubes. You can remove the skin, but I prefer to leave it on.
- Place the potatoes in a large stock pot and cover with water. Boil until the potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the cream cheese and Half and Half.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, or you can go in with an immersion blender for extra creamy potatoes.
- Fold in the dill and add salt and pepper to taste.
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So cute!
Pork chops and dill and cream cheese mashed potatoes sounds already like my daddies favorite. =)
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You were so cute! Love the recipe!!
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Those pork chops sound so easy and yummy!
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Yay for your grandmother! This looks outstanding!
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Loving the photo of you!
Pork chops are always classic – love your version!
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I can’t help but feel I missed out on a lot of weird and wonderful retro meals growing up! My mom never made the classics!
I haven’t thought of this forever but my mom or grandma would make this all the time. Thanks for bringing back memories!!
I have a pouch of instant potatoes in my cupboard too! That + a bag of frozen corn kernels = no-brainer sides on a busy worknight when I don’t feel like cooking! Your chops remind me of my Mom’s…she would bake them in cream of mushroom soup, and we’d eat it over rice.
Love the picture. Great recipe, sounds wonderful!
These sound “souper” easy and tasty.
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Jamie, you ARE SO CUTE! I love that picture so much.
And what’s even more, is that those pork chops sound simply divine. I love how easy they are and am thinking they need to make an appearance at our family table some time really soon!
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Such a cutie! And for some reason, retro recipes does make me think of recipes that use canned soup
I am not usually a mashed potatoes girl, but these sound wonderful.
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How cute!!! This is such a great theme – bringing back so many memories!
This recipe looks super simple and delicious. You were a cute kiddo.
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I love pork chops with mashed potatoes!
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Some of my best food memories come from things my grandmother made. The pork chops sound so easy and good! And that pic is priceless Jamie
You were adorable! This post totally had me laughing – thank God that styrofoam plate didn’t burst into flames in the microwave! I love love LOVE your rendition of mashed potatos – I’ve never had them with dill and it sounds delicious. These are nice ‘n easy pork chops too – much appreciated during busy weeknights.
Pork chops made with alphabet soup…now that is one I’ve never heard of before. As far as the instant potatoes go, I have to tell that my husband actually prefers them over real mashed potatoes (I know, I know). I will make them for him occasionally and make pasta or something for me because I just can’t eat them.
What a cute picture & fantastic memories. This looks like perfect retro comfort food
Oh Jamie I love the photo. It has been so long since I cooked pork chops, my mom use to bread pork chops and cook in mushroom soup, loved it.
Great idea to add on with the creamy mashed potatoes with your beautiful pork chop!
You were totally cute
My mom used to make pork chops with a can of Campbells’ cream of mushroom in the slow cooker. I remember it vividly!
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