Healthier Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

11 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Ready In: 2 hr

“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!” - by MakeItHealthy

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
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter a 1-quart baking dish.
Layer half the potatoes into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Top with onion slices and add remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese sauce is bubbling and potatoes are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
464 cal
23%

Fat
20.1 g
31%

Carbs
53.5 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (11)

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dorothy

May. 12, 2012

"Very tasty. I liked the lowfat alternative. You really didn't miss the high fat ingredients at all...." See more"

Ranchlady

Dec. 25, 2012

"My husband and I made it today for Christmas dinner. It was more than fabulous. I too used fat free milk as others did and thought it turned out just fine. I always use no-salt butter. Not too cheesy ..." See moreand greasy just perfect. The onions were a nice touch since the hubby LOVES onion. Two thumbs up!!!!!!"

nsb2323

Sep. 5, 2012

"I made this recipe as stated except I used skim milk. The potatoes were still yummy and creamy. Everyone loved the dish and it's a great make-ahead recipe...." See more"

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