How to Make Healthier Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compare to a rich and creamy au gratin potatoes. However, traditional recipes for this classic dish are often laden with heavy cream, cheese, and butter, making it a bit too indulgent for regular consumption. But fear not, because we've got a healthier version of this beloved dish that doesn't sacrifice on flavor.

Our Healthier Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes recipe takes the rich and satisfying elements of the classic dish and lightens them up ...

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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
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
  • 1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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 potatoes 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

    464 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 841mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 845mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1131mg