Best Unemployment Potatoes Recipes

NEVER-FAIL SCALLOPED POTATOES

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Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special to accompany meaty entrees. This is the best scalloped potatoes recipe ever, and my family loves when I serve it. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1 cup thinly sliced onions, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted., Coat an 8-in. square baking dish with cooking spray. Place half of the potatoes in dish; layer with 1/2 cup onion and half of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers. , Bake, covered, 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES

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These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. -Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
Additional pepper, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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