COLORFUL HOLIDAY POTATOES

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This recipe has grown into one of my favorite side dishes; and I started out not even liking sweet potatoes! This has changed my opinion forever! Adapted from a Honey Baked Ham recipe I picked up years ago.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Potato

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, peeled
1 lb sweet potato, peeled
5 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup Fontina cheese (can substitute white cheddar)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, separated
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Slice potatoes 1/8 inch thin; place in water for 20 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and butter until smooth.
  • In medium saucepan; heat milk and broth over medium low heat.
  • Add flour mixture to hot milk; cook stirring until thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce to low; stir in 1/2 cup parmesan and 1/2 cup fontina cheese, thyme, salt and pepper mixing well.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Alternate layers of drained potato with sweet potato adding 1/4 of sauce and 1/8 cup fontina between each layer.
  • Top with 1/4 cup parmesan.
  • Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue to bake for 45-55 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is browned.
  • Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 296, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 6.1

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