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Guilt-Free Au Gratin Potatoes

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
90 min
TOTAL TIME
120 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Guilt-Free 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
  • 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
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2
Next, take some butter and lightly grease a one-quart baking dish. This will help prevent the potatoes from sticking to the pan.
3
Then, fill half of the prepared baking dish with sliced potatoes. On top of the potatoes, add a layer of thinly sliced onions and finish by adding the remaining potatoes.
4
Add some salt and pepper to season the potatoes, bringing out their natural flavors.
5
In a separate saucepan, melt some butter over medium heat. As the butter melts, add a spoonful of flour and salt, stirring constantly with a whisk to avoid lumps. Continue stirring for about one minute.
6
Then, gradually pour in some milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue cooking the mixture until it thickens and becomes smooth.
7
Next, add some grated Cheddar cheese to the saucepan and keep stirring until it has melted completely. The time this takes will depend on your stovetop, but it should take anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds.
8
Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes in the baking dish, then cover it with aluminum foil to keep everything warm and cozy.
9
Finally, bake the potatoes in your preheated oven until the cheese sauce is bubbling and the potatoes are tender, taking about one and a half hours to complete.