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Au Gratin Red Potatoes

I loved the creamy potatoes my mother prepared when I was young, so I created this lightened-up version that goes well with any main course.—Kate Selner, St. Paul, Minnesota

8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + standing

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons fat-free milk, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 2 cups milk, garlic and
seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for
8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. With a slotted spoon,
remove potatoes to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking
spray.
In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; stir
into hot milk mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir in cheddar
cheese until melted. Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese. Combine wheat germ and oil; sprinkle over top.
Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes
longer or until lightly browned and heated through. Let stand for 10

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Au Gratin Red Potatoes (continued)

Directions (continued)

minutes before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: One serving equals 151 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 351 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.