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Scalloped Potatoes II

Scalloped Potatoes in a serving dish
Makes: 8 servings

Enjoy this classic potato dish along side green or orange veggies to keep your plate colorful.

Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes, medium, 3 to 4 inch (peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices)
  • 1 cup onion (chopped raw)
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 2 cups milk, non-fat

Directions

Quickest Method:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Prepare a large casserole baking pan by coating lightly with oil or cooking oil spray.
  3. Place a layer of potatoes in pan, using approximately 1/4 of potatoes.
  4. Sprinkle layer with 1/4 cup chopped raw onion, 1/2 tablespoon margarine, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and sprinkling of black pepper.
  5. Repeat layers, making a total of 4.
  6. Meanwhile heat milk over low heat.
  7. Pour warm milk over all ingredients in casserole dish.
  8. Bake at 350 °F for 1 hour.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.



Creamiest Method:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Prepare a large casserole baking pan by coating lightly with oil or cooking oil spray.
  3. Make a white sauce by melting margarine in a small pan. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  5. Add salt and pepper.
  6. Place a layer of potatoes and onion in a prepared casserole pan, using approximately 1/4 of the potatoes and 1/4 cup onion.
  7. Spread with 1/2 cup of the sauce prepared in steps 2 and 3.
  8. Repeat layers, making a total of 4.
  9. Bake at 350 °F for 1 hour.
  10. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Leave potato skins on for more nutrition!

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Source:

Favorite Recipes for Family Meals
Washington State University Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (315g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 182
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 357 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 105 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 834 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 182
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 105 mg
Potassium 834 mg
Sodium 357 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 46 mg
Phosphorus 168 mg
Selenium 3 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 69 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 14 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 53 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 32 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
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