Au Gratin Potatoes

Name: Au Gratin Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz); 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (6 cups); 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; Paprika, if desired

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Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 45 min
Servings 6

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Enjoy these delicious potatoes topped with cheese and bread crumbs – perfect for a side dish.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated Aug 4, 2010

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (6 cups)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Paprika, if desired

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
2

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat.
3

Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese until melted.
4

Spread potatoes in casserole. Pour cheese sauce over potatoes. Bake uncovered 1 hour.
5

In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition

370 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 37g Total Carbohydrate, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 370

Calories from Fat: 170

Total Fat: 18g; 28%

Saturated Fat: 11g; 54%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 55mg; 19%

Sodium: 540mg; 23%

Potassium: 670mg; 19%

Total Carbohydrate: 37g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 9%

Sugars: 7g

Protein: 15g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 15%; 15%

Calcium: 30%; 30%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

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