Potato Gratin with Parmesan & Rosemary

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. whole wheat flour
• 2 1/4 cups reduced-fat milk
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. light cream cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 1/2 lbs. russet baking potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/8-inch slices

Makes 8 Servings

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray 9-inch square or round shallow baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Put flour in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until sauce is consistency of heavy cream and no floury taste remains, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and cook, stirring, until melted, about 2 minutes; stir in Parmesan.
3. Put potatoes into large bowl; add cheese mixture and stir until coated evenly. Pile potatoes into prepared casserole dish, arranging top layers of potatoes.
4. Cover pan with foil; bake 1 hour. Uncover and bake until potatoes are tender and browned on top, about 35 minutes longer.

WW POINTS VALUE: 6 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Family Meals Cookbook. Here's another take on a French classic comfort food. Potatoes are a wonderful comfort food when they are done right. This dish is creamy, soothing and flavorful. The combination of flour, milk, garlic, cream cheese and herbs make a delicious combination. This dish takes time and effort but it's worth it. This dish is perfect for serving when you have company and it's even better the next day as leftovers.