pork chops au gratin

3 tbsp butter
2 cups thinly sliced red onions (or white)
1/2 red pepper sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme (optional)
4 pork chops
1 cup chkn stock
gratin
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded mozza cheese (or whatever you have on hand - I used cheddar last time)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter, melted

In large skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter, cook onions, stirring frequently until tender and fragrant (about 15 minutes) stir in red pepper, salt, pepper and thyme. With slotted spoon transfer mixture to bowl and set aside.
In same skillet, spray with cooking oil/spray and brown pork chops over med high heat until golden on both sides.
In 8 cup gratin dish, spread half of onion mixture, top with chops, cover with remaining onion mixture, drizzle stock over casserole ( I put the chkn stock in the skillet and cook for a few minutes and get the crunchy bits out of the pan) Cover and bake 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until chops are tender
Gratin: combine bread crumbs, mozza and Parmesan, sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 10 minutes to form crisp topping!