Weight Watchers Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
Weight Watchers Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe. Au gratin potatoes are a classic dish that can be enjoyed any time of year. They’re simple to make and can be tailored to suit any taste.
The rich, creamy, cheesy sauce make it a comfort food that is sure to please everyone at the table. The best part of this dish is that it’s super easy to make, and pairs well with many main dishes.
The key to making perfect au gratin potatoes is to use starchy potatoes that will hold their shape when cooked. Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are both good choices.
For this version, you will need butter, onion, flour, potatoes, milk, salt, pepper, and low fat shredded cheese.
These potatoes are a delicious vegetarian side dish recipe to satisfy your comfort food cravings!
Weight Watchers Points
MyWW Points: 5 Blue Plan and 5 Green Plan
5 WW Freestyle Points and 5 Smart Points.
Personal Points will vary based on your individual plan.
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Featured Ingredients
Russet Potatoes
Russet potatoes are a type of potato that is characterized by its oblong shape and brownish-red skin.
They are one of the most popular varieties of potatoes in the United States, and they are often used for baking, frying, and mashed potatoes.
Russet potatoes have a relatively high starch content, which makes them ideal for baking and frying. They also have a rustic flavor that many people enjoy.
Milk
Milk is essential to this recipe, because it makes the dish creamy, and delicious.
Substitutions
Yukon potatoes can be used instead of Russet Potatoes.
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Weight Watchers Au Gratin Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 – 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk – non-fat
- 2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese – low fat
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Coat a 2 quart baking dish with Pam cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in skillet stirring occasionally approx 5 minutes, until onion starts to brown. Stir in flour, then slowly stir in milk.
- Stir in potatoes and mix well. Bring to boil.
- Add salt and pepper, and stir in ¾ cup of the shredded cheese. Reserve the other ¼ cup for later.
- Pour skillet contents into baking dish. Bake uncovered 1 hour.
- Cover with foil and bake an additional 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded cheese on top. Broil (6 inches) from heat, approx 1 to 2 minutes until cheese becomes golden.
- Cool for approx 5 minutes. Serve
Notes
Nutrition
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