Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 spray cooking spray
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups  skim milk
• 2 lbs. uncooked Yukon Gold potato(es), thinly sliced
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Makes 8 Servings

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart covered baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; add milk slowly, stirring. Add potatoes and stir to mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and level out surface. Bake for 1 hour, uncovered. Cover and bake until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes more.
4. Change oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over potatoes. Broil 6 inches from the heating element until the cheese is golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces. 

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts

Note: This recipe appears on http://www.weightwatchers.com/. Who does not love potatoes? I have been craving steak and potatoes for a while and I really wanted to try this potato recipe. I would highly recommend making this dish early as possible because potatoes take time to bake. The milk and cheddar cheese mke this dish creamy and delicious and the pepper adds a little kick to it. This cheesy potato dish is the perfect crowd pleaser—rich enough for you to enjoy, yet light enough to keep your waistline slim. Plus, whatever you don't eat, you can put into ziploc plastic bags and freeze them and take them out when you want to eat them.