creamy, cheesy potatoes au gratin

Name: Creamy, cheesy potatoes au gratin
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 - onion, finely chopped; 1 cup(s) 2% milk; 1/2 cup(s) light cream; - salt and pepper to taste; 8 ounce(s) reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes; 3/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme; 3 pound(s) red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2'-slices; - chopped chives for garnish

62 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Mar 14, 2014

This is a delicious lower fat recipe I make w/ low fat cream cheese and light cream. Great for sunday brunches or as a side dish.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 - onion, finely chopped
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup light cream
- salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
3 pounds red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2'-slices
- chopped chives for garnish

How To Make creamy, cheesy potatoes au gratin

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. Spray a 3-quart casserole dish w/ cooking spray. Melt butter in lg skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook about 5 mins, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Add the milk, cream and 1/2 tsp pepper. Bring to a low simmer. Add cream cheese. Cook, stirring until melted. Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, parsley and thyme.
Step 3

Place potatoes in casserole dish. Pour milk mix over potatoes and sprinkle w/ 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Cover casserole dish w/ foil. Place casserole dish on a lg baking sheet. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hr. Sprinkle w/ chives.
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