Scalloped potatoes with melted cheese is a timeless classic side dish, served at countless weeknight dinners and holiday gatherings alike. The rich, cheesy potatoes can come with a hefty calorie count, but they can be lightened up without sacrificing any of the flavor. Here are some tips on how to make a delightful lightened version of scalloped potatoes with cheese: opt for low-fat milk and cheese, use vegetable broth instead of cream, cut back on the amount of butter used, add in lean protein (such as chicken or tofu), use herbs and spices for flavor instead of salt and pepper, and bake the potatoes in the oven instead of frying them.
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LIGHT SCALLOPED POTATOES
"Even with lighter ingredients like chicken bouillon and Parmesan cheese, this is a comforting potato dish," shares Tamie Foley of Thousand Oaks, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a greased 2-qt. baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. In a small saucepan, heat the water, bouillon and garlic until bouillon is dissolved; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES
Simple, yummy scalloped potatoes!
Provided by Kim
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Scalloped Potato Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
- Arrange sliced potatoes in the casserole dish; season with salt.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms. Pour in milk gradually, stirring constantly, until a thick white sauce forms, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and remove from heat. Pour sauce over the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are cooked through and tops are lightly browned, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 866.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
LIGHTENED SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CHEESE
Adapted from Cooking Light. If you prefer a different flavor cheese, then you may substitute whichever type you prefer, just so long as it is real cheese and not reduced fat. This recipe has already reduced the fat a lot from typical versions, and the amount of the cheese is just enough to give the taste and texture of the real real thing without going overboard. Also - if you are not watching your fat/calories, by all means use whole milk and butter if you prefer.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Rub garlic halves all over the inside of a medium sized casserole (an oval dish or an 11x7" pan); discard garlic or save for another use.
- Grease pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place half of the potato slices in the pan; drizzle with 1 tablespoons margarine.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/16 tsp pepper, then top with half of the cheese; repeat.
- Bring milk to just a boil over low heat in a small pan; then immediately pour into the casserole.
- Bake,uncovered,for 40 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 305.4, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.4
CHEESE SCALLOPED POTATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook onion in butter until soft, add flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking. Whisk in milk and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup of cheese, stirring until melted; season with salt and pepper. Layer half of potatoes in a baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with half of sauce. Layer remaining potato slices on top of sauce and season. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
CHEESY SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH HAM
Creamy sauce with a mild cheese flavor baked in with ham and peas. This recipe is really easy and I have never had anyone not like it. Plus it's affordable.
Provided by Gai Boyd
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Scalloped Potato Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Layer half the potatoes, half the ham, and half the onion in an 2-quart baking dish; repeat the layers.
- Heat milk, peas, flour, butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into sauce until cheese is melted.
- Pour sauce over potato and ham mixture; sprinkle with paprika.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
LIGHT SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE
This is a light creamy version of scalloped potatoes that I made up since I could not find a recipe that I liked, even though there are many on 'Zaar for scalloped potatoes. These turned out really good, and were attractive with the bits of peeling inside.
Provided by cookin mimi
Categories Potato
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash potatoes well and slice very thin.
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
- Mix in half and half and stir until hot and well blended.
- Mix in cream chesse, stir till melted.
- Stir in onions.
- Spray casserole with cooking spray.
- Layer potatoes and sauce in casserole, finishing with sauce.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour 15 minutes.
SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH CHEESE
"AS A CHILD, I thought the crisp cheese-and-crumb topping on these potatoes made them a special treat. I remember how my aunt always saw to it everyone got some of that topping with their individual serving."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, arrange half the potatoes, onion and green pepper in layers; cover with half of the sauce. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Melt remaining butter; combine with bread crumbs and sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, about 40 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Yukon Gold potatoes are a good choice for scalloped potatoes because they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the potatoes. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If the potatoes are too crowded, they will not cook evenly.
- Bake the potatoes until they are tender and slightly browned on top. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Conclusion:
This lightened-up version of scalloped potatoes is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with low-fat milk, reduced-fat cheese, and Greek yogurt, so it is lower in calories and fat than traditional scalloped potatoes. However, it is just as creamy and flavorful. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both delicious and healthy, give this recipe a try.
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