HEALTHIER CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES

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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

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

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

Shantel Johnston
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


tammy diamond
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The potatoes are creamy and cheesy, and the topping is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Wonzo Willie
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The potatoes were not cooked evenly and the sauce was too thin. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Just Hridoy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The potatoes are creamy and cheesy, and the topping is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Fenir King
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kukiriza rebecca
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it! The potatoes are so creamy and flavorful, and the topping is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


George Whitney
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohammad Amal
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The potatoes are creamy and cheesy, and the topping is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Andrew Bianca
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


MD SAHIN AHAMMED
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The potatoes were not cooked evenly and the sauce was too thin. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Abigail Rowley
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The potatoes are always cooked evenly and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves au gratin potatoes.


Glory Martha
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The potatoes were so creamy and cheesy, and the topping was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


loknath vai
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This is hands down the best au gratin potatoes recipe I've ever tried! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.