Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cup fat-free milk
• 2 pound uncooked potatoes, all-purpose, thinly sliced
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart covered baking dish with cooking spray.
2. 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 (if you can find Yukon Gold potatoes, use them instead of all-purpose ones for a richer, more buttery taste). Stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and pepper.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Serves | 8
POINTS per serving | 3

Print as 3x5 or 4x6

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