Incorporating healthy and satisfying dishes into your weight loss journey can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. One such dish is the Weight Watchers Au Gratin Potatoes, a delightful and creamy potato casserole that boasts a perfect balance of flavor and only 3 points per serving. This delectable recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting side dish that complements any main course, while also aligning with Weight Watchers guidelines. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, this step-by-step guide will take you through the process of crafting this delicious dish, ensuring a perfect outcome every time.
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AU GRATIN POTATOES
Our cheesy potatoes au gratin is the perfect comfort food. If you can find Yukon Gold potatoes, use them instead of all-purpose ones for an even richer taste.
Categories Dinner,Lunch
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat over to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart covered baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; add milk slowly, stirring. Add potatoes; stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and level out surface. Bake for 1 hour, uncovered. Cover and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes more.
- Change oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. Broil 6 inches from the heating element until the cheese is golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.
- Serving size: 1 piece
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 kcal
WEIGHT WATCHERS AU GRATIN POTATOES 3 PTS (LOW-FAT)
If you are not on the WW program you might want to adjust amounts to taste, for Weight Watchers this dish is 8 servings/3 points each :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Potato
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a large frypan over medium heat; add in onion and cook stirring occasionally until onion begins to brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in flour, then slowly add in milk.
- Add in potatoes; stir to mix; bring to a boil.
- Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, salt and black pepper.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish then spread out.
- Bake for 1 hour uncovered.
- After 1 hour cooking time cover with foil and continue to bake another 20 minutes more.
- Change oven to broil heat.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over potatoes and broil 6-inches from heat until the cheese is golden (about 1-2 minutes).
- Cool 5 minutes before serving.
AU GRATIN POTATOES
Our cheesy potato dish is the perfect crowd-pleaser-rich enough for your spouse and kids, yet light enough to keep your waistline slim. Just keep in mind that this dish has to bake in the oven for about an hour and 20 minutes. It's easy to pop it into the oven while you're prepping your other dishes, then letting it broil right before you're ready to serve. You'll love the savory mixture of Yukon Gold potatoes, sautéed onions, skim milk, and Mexican-style shredded cheese. Make it again and again whenever you need an impressive, hearty side dish that takes basic potatoes above and beyond.
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart covered baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; add milk slowly, stirring. Add potatoes and stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and level out surface. Bake for 1 hour, uncovered. Cover and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes more.
- Change oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. Broil 6 inches from the heating element until the cheese is golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 kcal
HEALTHIER CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES
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!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potatoes Au Gratin Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 463.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 840.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
AU GRATIN POTATOES - WEIGHT WATCHERS 4 POINTS RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by bnpolley
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart covered baking dish with cooking spray. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; add milk slowly, stirring. Add potatoes and stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and level out surface. Bake for 1 hour, uncovered. Cover and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes more. Change oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. Broil 6 inches from the heating element until the cheese is golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-shredded cheese.
- If you don't have a potato slicer, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the potatoes.
- For a crispier topping, broil the potatoes for a few minutes before serving.
- To make the recipe ahead of time, assemble the casserole and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- If you don't have skim milk, you can use 1% or 2% milk.
- If you don't have a nonstick skillet, you can grease a regular skillet with cooking spray.
- Serve the potatoes hot with your favorite main course.
Conclusion:
This Weight Watchers Au Gratin Potatoes recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The potatoes are creamy and cheesy, with a crispy topping. The recipe is easy to follow and can be made ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will impress your guests, give this recipe a try.
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