AU GRATIN CHEESY POTATOES

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"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

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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.