Ben Nesbitt's Smoky Au Gratin

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Potatoes au gratin with a smoky paprika sauce. Sprinkle paprika on top for color.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr12 mins

Total: 1hr32 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 8x12-inch pans

Ben Nesbitt's Smoky Au Gratin

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

melted

¼ cup all-purpose flour

4 cups milk

2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

divided

1 onion

minced

3 tablespoons smoked paprika

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

8 russet potatoes - peeled

quartered

and sliced

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir until foamy about 2 minutes. Let cool. Whisk in milk over medium heat until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend onion and paprika until melted and smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat stirring occasionally until flavors combine about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Divide potatoes between two 8x12-inch cake pans. Pour 1/2 of sauce over each pan; stir to coat.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and hot about 1 hour. Top pans with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Ben Nesbitt's Smoky Au Gratin

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 295.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.9g 24%

Carbohydrates: 43.4g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 5.8g

Fat: 9.1g 14%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 28%

Cholesterol: 26.4mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 1408.7IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 46%

Vitamin C: 13.6mg 23%

Folate: 40.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 276.2mg 28%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 64mg 23%

Potassium: 996.4mg 28%

Sodium: 233.7mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 82.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.