CREAMY, CHEESY POTATOES AU GRATIN

Creamy, cheesy potatoes au gratin image

Provided by sherry monfils

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 c 2% milk
1/2 c light cream
salt and pepper to taste
8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
3/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
3 lb red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2'-slices
chopped chives for garnish

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350. Spray a 3-quart casserole dish w/ cooking spray. Melt butter in lg skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook about 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the milk, cream and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a low simmer. Add cream cheese. Cook, stirring until melted. Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, parsley and thyme.
3. Place potatoes in casserole dish. Pour milk mix over potatoes and sprinkle w/ 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Cover casserole dish w/ foil. Place casserole dish on a lg baking sheet. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hr. Sprinkle w/ chives.