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Au Gratin Potatoes - USDA
Makes: 8 servings
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.
Ingredients
- 6 russet potatoes (medium, 3-4 inch, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices)
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, mild shredded
- 2 cups milk, non-fat
Directions
Quickest Method:
- Prepare a large casserole baking pan by coating lightly with oil or cooking oil spray.
- Place a layer of potatoes in pan, using approximately 1/4 of potatoes.
- 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.
- Repeat layers, making a total of 4.
- Meanwhile heat milk over low heat.
- Pour warm milk over all ingredients in casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 °F for one hour.
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
Creamiest Method:
- Prepare a large casserole baking pan by coating lightly with oil or cooking oil spray.
- Make a white sauce by melting margarine in a small pan. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Place a layer of potatoes and onion in a prepared casserole pan, using approximately 1/4 of the potatoes and 1/4 cup onion.
- Spread with 1/2 cup of the sauce prepared in steps 2 and 3.
- Repeat layers, making a total of 4.
- Bake at 350 °F for one hour.
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
Source: Favorite Recipes for Family Meals, Washington State University Extension
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (334g)
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories |
277 |
Total Fat |
10 g |
Saturated Fat |
5 g |
Cholesterol |
23 mg |
Sodium |
482 mg |
Carbohydrates |
36 g |
Dietary Fiber |
4 g |
Total Sugars |
5 g |
Added Sugars included |
0 g |
Protein |
11 g |
Vitamin D |
1 mcg |
Calcium |
252 mg |
Iron |
2 mg |
Potassium |
823 mg |