Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

Name: Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups); 1 cup thinly sliced onions, divided

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This rich, cheesy take on scalloped potatoes is deceptively simple to make. It comes together in just 25 minutes and then you have an hour to relax (or make the rest of the meal) while it bakes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1 cup thinly sliced onions, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Coat an 8-in. square baking dish with cooking spray. Place half the potatoes in dish; layer with 1/2 cup onion and half the cheese sauce. Repeat layers.
Bake, covered, 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 215 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special to accompany meaty entrees. This is the best scalloped potatoes recipe ever, and my family loves when I serve it. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

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