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Au Gratin Potatoes

One serving of this creamy potato side dish will provide you with half your daily value of vitamin C, almost a quarter of your daily value of fiber, and some calcium and iron.

  • 8 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 2 cups milk, non-fat

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Prepare a large casserole baking pan (9" x 13") by coating lightly with oil or cooking oil spray.

3

Place a layer of potatoes in pan, using approximately 1/4 of potatoes.

4

Sprinkle layer with 1/4 cup chopped raw onion, 1/4 of the cheese, 1/2 tablespoon margarine, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and sprinkling of black pepper.

5

Repeat layers, making a total of 4.

6

Meanwhile heat milk over low heat.

7

Pour warm milk over all ingredients in casserole dish.

8

Bake at 350 degrees F for one hour.

9

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.

10

Wash hands with soap and water.

11

Prepare a large casserole baking pan (9" x 13") by coating lightly with oil or cooking oil spray.

12

Make a white sauce by melting margarine in a small pan. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.

13

Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.

14

Add salt and pepper.

15

Place a layer of potatoes and onion in a prepared casserole pan, using approximately 1/4 of the potatoes and 1/4 cup onion.

16

Spread with 1/2 cup of the sauce prepared in steps 2 and 3.

17

Repeat layers, making a total of 4.

18

Bake at 350 degrees F for one hour.

19

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (334g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories251
Total Fat7 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol13 mg
Carbohydrates36 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars5 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein12 g
Minerals
Calcium291 mg
Potassium822 mg
Sodium358 mg
Copper199 mcg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium54 mg
Phosphorus287 mg
Selenium7 mcg
Zinc2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A98 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Vitamin B120.7 mg
Vitamin C33 mg
Vitamin D1 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K7 mcg
Folate48 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg
Niacin2 mg
Choline34 mg

Source:

  • Favorite Recipes for Family Meals
  • Washington State University Extension