Side Dishes

Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes

Name: Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
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) Used Mandolin slicer on level 3 (1/8 inch equals 3.18 mm); 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; Paprika, if desired

6 servings

servings

25 minutes

active time

1 hour 45 minutes

total time

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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) Used Mandolin slicer on level 3 (1/8 inch equals 3.18 mm)

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Paprika, if desired

Directions

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

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.

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.

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

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

Serving Size

Calories

370

Total Fat

Saturated Fat

11 g

Unsaturated Fat

Trans Fat

1/2 g

Cholesterol

55 mg

Sodium

540 mg

Total Carbohydrate

37 g

Dietary Fiber

2 g

Total Sugars

7 g

Protein

15 g