Crockpot Pork Chop Potato Dinner

Description
Tender chops cook on a bed of creamy potatoes in this all-in-one meal. It's a snap to assemble.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: the Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipes
 * 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 6 bone-in pork chops (½ inch thick)
 * 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
 * 30 oz pkg. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
 * 1½ cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
 * 10¾ oz can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
 * ½ cup milk
 * ½ cup sour cream
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ⅛ tsp pepper
 * 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions, divided

Directions

 * 1) In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides; set aside and keep warm.
 * 2) In a bowl, combine the potatoes, 1 cup of the cheese, soup, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper.
 * 3) Stir in half the onions.
 * 4) Transfer to a greased 5-quart slow cooker; top with pork chops.
 * 5) Cover and cook on high for 2½ to 3 hours or until meat juices run clear.
 * 6) Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions.
 * 7) Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.