Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin
Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin layers tender russet slices and sweet onion under a velvety sauce made with low‑fat milk and reduced‑fat Cheddar. The result is rich and cheesy with a cleaner finish, letting the potato flavor shine. Serve it as a comforting side for weeknight dinners or holiday tables alike.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter a 1-quart baking dish.
- 2
Arrange half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place the onion slices on top, then add the remaining potatoes.
- 3
Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
- 4
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and salt, stirring constantly for one minute. Add the milk and cook until the mixture thickens. Stir in the Cheddar cheese and continue stirring until it melts, 30 to 60 seconds.
- 5
Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese sauce is bubbling and the potatoes are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Calories 619.41 kcal High 31%
- Protein 24.6 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 56.25 g 20%
- Total Fat 33.76 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 19.48 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.58 mg High 31%
- Sodium 527.65 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 3.59 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 7.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 667.26 mg Good Source 51%
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 1094.04 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 0.67 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 20.29 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 1.89 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin is a French side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Milk, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Onion. Each serving provides about 619.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin?
- It is a French gratin recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Milk, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Onion, Russet Potato. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin healthy?
- Lighter Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 619.41 calories and 24.6 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 527.65 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.48 g (97% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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