Old-Time Scalloped Potatoes

Hearty meals at grandma's house often featured these stick-to-the-ribs potatoes, which are baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese.

From Like Grandma Used to Make

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Serves 4.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 42 minutes

Ingredients
4 medium-size potatoes (about 11⁄3 pounds total), peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped
1⁄4 cup water
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
11⁄2 cups low-fat (1% milkfat) milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1⁄2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Directions
1. In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Drain.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the onion and the 1⁄4 cup water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the salt, pepper, and celery seeds (if using). In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and flour. Stir into the onion mixture. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley.

3. Place half of the potatoes in a lightly greased 11⁄2-quart casserole. Cover with half of the milk mixture. Add the remaining potatoes and remaining milk mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 228. Total Fat 4 g. Saturated Fat 2 g. Protein 10 g. Carbohydrate 38 g. Fiber 2 g. Sodium 288 mg. Cholesterol 14 mg.