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Lightened Scalloped Potatoes

a lighter version of my favorite holiday side dish, creamy, cheesy, lightened
4 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Side Dish, Sides
Servings 9 people
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon light margarine ICBINB
  • ⅛ cup diced white onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • ½ tablespoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, fat-free
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded, fat-free

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9x9 casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Slice potatoes into thin slices, about ⅛ of an inch. Place half of the potatoes into the bottom of the casserole dish, in overlapping layers. Set the other half of the potatoes to the side.
  • Heat a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Once heated, add the margarine and allow it to melt. Add in the diced onions and minced garlic and allow them to cook for about 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add in the seasonings and stir to combine.
  • Bring the heat down to medium / low medium and add in the arrowroot powder, stirring to combine.
  • Add in the milk, little by little and vigorously whisk together until all the milk is combined and there are no clumps.
  • Bring milk up to a slight simmer, stirring occasionally. Add in ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese (reserving ¼ cup) and the cheddar cheese. Stirring until the cheese is melted.
  • Add half the cheese sauce to the tops of the potatoes in the casserole dish.
  • Arrange the remaining potatoes over the cheese sauce in the casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the potatoes.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, or until potatoes are softened to your liking. Cut into 9 pieces (3 inch by 3 inch squares) and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 1mg
Course Side Dish, Sides
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