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Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes in a skillet
Makes: 4 servings
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

A hearty side dish that would go well with a flavorful fish recipe and a fresh green salad.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 cup onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash potatoes; peel and slice into thin slices.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of margarine in heavy, deep skillet. Remove skillet from heat; spread half of potato slices in skillet.
  4. Cover potatoes with onions. Sprinkle half of flour and pepper over potato mixture.
  5. Add remaining potato slices, flour, and pepper. Cut 1 tablespoon of margarine into small pieces and place on top of potato mixture.
  6. Pour milk over potato mixture; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Notes

Leave potato skins on for more nutrition!

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Source:

Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups prepared potatoes, 1/4 of recipe (390g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 320
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sodium 114 mg
Carbohydrates 52 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 10 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 189 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 1227 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 320
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Carbohydrates 52 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 10 g
Minerals
Calcium 189 mg
Potassium 1227 mg
Sodium 114 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 72 mg
Phosphorus 271 mg
Selenium 5 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 98 mcg
Vitamin B6 1.0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.7 mcg
Vitamin C 20 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 75 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 52 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 3/4 cups

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