Au Gratin Red Potatoes Recipe

Au Gratin Red Potatoes Recipe
Au Gratin Red Potatoes Recipe
I loved the creamy potatoes my mother prepared when I was young, so I created this lightened-up version that goes well with any main course.—Kate Selner, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 8
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy pescatarian
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds red potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons fat-free milk divided
  • Carbohydrate 22.534349262519 g
  • Cholesterol 10.4625 mg
  • Fat 4.02370259382276 g
  • Fiber 2.5300738105162 g
  • Protein 6.30838294476849 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.28663876489794 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (132g)
  • Sodium 138.238705277492 mg
  • Sugar 20.0042754520028 g
  • Trans Fat 0.24526923072405 g
  • Calories 148 calories

Directions In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 2 cups milk, garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. With a slotted spoon, remove potatoes to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; stir into hot milk mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Combine wheat germ and oil; sprinkle over top. Cover and bake at 375degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 8 servings. Originally published as Au Gratin Red Potatoes in Light & Tasty April/May 2003, p6