Name: Skinny Au Gratin Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Bag Simply Potatoes; home style slices; 1 cup Reduced fat shredded Mexican Cheese Blend; reserve 1/4 cup for topping; 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted; 2 Slices bacon, chopped; 1 Medium size onions, chopped; ½ cup Green bell pepper, chopped; ½ cup Red bell pepper, chopped; ½ tsp Black pepper; ½ tsp Smokey paprika; 3 Cloves of garlic, sliced; 2 tbsp Flour; 2 cups Skim milk; ½ tsp Salt; 2 Wedges of Laughing Cow cheese wedges, Swiss (room temperature); ¼ cup Panko, seasoned; Cooking Spray

Yes, these are SKINNY!

WARNING!!!…..This dish is Highly Addictive! Au Gratin Potatoes is a classic French dish that I have transformed to a “skinny” favorite. Your family or guest will enjoy this creamy, cheesy & smokey dish that is rich in flavor & easy on your waistline.

ENJOY this casserole with a piece of steak & a green veggie for a steakhouse experience in your own home.

AuthorSheenaCategorySide DishDifficultyIntermediate

Yields8 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 30 minsTotal Time1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients:

1 Bag Simply Potatoes; home style slices

1 cup Reduced fat shredded Mexican Cheese Blend; reserve 1/4 cup for topping

1 tbsp Butter, unsalted

2 Slices bacon, chopped

1 Medium size onions, chopped

½ cup Green bell pepper, chopped

½ cup Red bell pepper, chopped

½ tsp Black pepper

½ tsp Smokey paprika

3 Cloves of garlic, sliced

2 tbsp Flour

2 cups Skim milk

½ tsp Salt

2 Wedges of Laughing Cow cheese wedges, Swiss (room temperature)

¼ cup Panko, seasoned

Cooking Spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Spray a 1.5 or 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray; set aside

In a large saute pan over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy (4-5 minutes); Remove bacon bits & set aside

Melt butter in the same pan that bacon was cooked. Add onions, garlic & bell peppers, cooking until onions begins to brown. (about 5-7 min)

Add Flour and cook until well combined; slowly stir in milk and bring to gentle boil. Stir in seasonings: salt, pepper, paprika.

Add potatoes and bring to boil (again).

Once boiling; add 3/4 cup shredded cheese & cheese wedges. Stir to combine well.

Transfer to baking dish and cover with foil.

Bake for 1 hour.

Remove foil & sprinkle Panko, bacon bits & 1/4 cup shredded cheese on top.

Cook for additional 20-30 minutes until the top is golden brown & potatoes are fork tender.

Serve or Store for later in the week

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 section

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 171

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g8%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Protein 8.5g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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