AU GRATIN CHEESY POTATOES

Au Gratin Cheesy Potatoes image

"This is one of my favorite ways to fix potatoes," Lois reports. Slices are coated with a cheesy sauce and topped with golden crumbs. "We often serve it with baked ham on New Year's Day," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 cups Basic White Sauce
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a saucepan, prepare a double recipe of the white sauce. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Gently stir in the potatoes until coated. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until crumb topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.