AU GRATIN POTATOES WITH GREEN CHILES

Au Gratin Potatoes with Green Chiles image

These cheesy potatoes would be quite popular at holiday meals or potlucks. I like to serve it with my holiday ham.-Cathy Rau, Newport, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3/4 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and pat dry; set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter and oil until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the chilies, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mustard, garlic powder, pepper sauce and nutmeg until cheese is melted. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, arrange half of the potatoes and cheese sauce. Repeat (dish will be full)., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.