Name: Au Gratin Potatoes
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds red potatoes; 1 small onion, halved; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 3 cups low-fat milk, divided; 1.3333333730698 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 0.5 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Au Gratin Potatoes

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We use flour-thickened milk combined with a modest amount of tangy sharp Cheddar to make a creamy cheese sauce for our healthy spin on the classic potatoes au gratin recipe. They're topped with additional cheese and some breadcrumbs, then baked until golden brown and bubbling. Serve the au gratin potatoes as a Thanksgiving side or with roasted chicken and vegetables for a satisfying dinner.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings, 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

High Fiber Vegetarian High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy

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Ingredients

3 pounds red potatoes
1 small onion, halved
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 cups low-fat milk, divided
1 ⅓ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until barely tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, cool and slip off skins.
Coarsely shred the potatoes in a food processor or with the large-holed side of a box grater.
Place onion, garlic, flour, salt, dry mustard, cayenne and black pepper in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add 1/2 cup milk and process until smooth. Scrape into a medium saucepan and add the remaining 2 1/2 cups milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Cheddar until melted.
Combine the potatoes and the cheese sauce. Transfer to the prepared pan. Combine the remaining 1/3 cup cheese, breadcrumbs and oil in a small bowl and mix with your fingers. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the potato mixture.
Cover the pan with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 5; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289	Calories
9g	Fat
41g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 13g	25%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 25mg	8%
Vitamin A 416IU	8%
Vitamin C 16mg	17%
Folate 59mcg	15%
Sodium 677mg	29%
Calcium 283mg	22%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 53mg	13%
Potassium 947mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.