Pork Chops O'Brien

6 pork loin chops

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

10 oz. can cream of celery soup

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

2.8 oz. can French-fried onions

24 oz. pkg. frozen O'Brien hashbrown potatoes, thawed

In a skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops in oil, set aside. Combine the soup, milk, sour cream, pepper and 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup onions. Fold in potatoes. Spread in a greased 13X9 inch baking dish.  Arrange chops on top, sprinkle with salt.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until pork is tender.  Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions.  Return to oven 5-10 minutes more.                                                -- Kathy Dustin