Healthier Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

These potatoes are so creamy, even with reduced-fat cheese and milk. This is a great side dish to a low-fat meat entree. Just add a green salad to complete the meal!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Healthier Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes

sliced into 1/4 inch slices

1 onion

sliced into rings

salt and ground black pepper to taste

3 tablespoons butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups low-fat (1%) milk

1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter a 1-quart baking dish.

Step 2

Layer half the potatoes into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Top with onion slices and add remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Mix in flour and salt stirring constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Add Cheddar cheese and continue stirring until melted 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes and cover dish with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese sauce is bubbling and potatoes are tender about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 463.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.2g 43%

Carbohydrates: 53.5g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 5.4g 22%

Sugars: 8.9g

Fat: 20.1g 31%

Saturated Fat: 12.1g 61%

Cholesterol: 62.2mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 1008.3IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 38%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 44%

Vitamin C: 44mg 73%

Folate: 60mcg 15%

Calcium: 845.3mg 85%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 67.1mg 24%

Potassium: 1130.9mg 32%

Sodium: 840.5mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 180.7

*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.