VEGETARIAN POTATO AU GRATIN

Vegetarian Potato au Gratin image

Fill up on veggies and load up on terrific flavor with this creamy, hearty casserole. You'll appreciate the homey crumb topping and hands-free bake time at the end of a long day. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, saute carrots and pepper in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, oregano and salt until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in beans and 2 cups cheese until cheese is melted., Layer half the potatoes and sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; repeat layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. In a microwave, melt the remaining butter. Stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top., Cover and bake 50-55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.