Pork Chop Potato Bake

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops (1-inch thick, about 2 pounds total)
• 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese