Scalloped Potatoes 

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Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 50 mins

Scalloped Potatoes are always popular.
Per serving: 293 calories, 6g fat and 0 cholesterol
This makeover saves: 54 calories, 5.6g fat and 33mg cholesterol!

Ingredients:

By replacing butter with buttery spread, and regular milk and cheese with soy drink and soy cheese, our Scalloped Potatoes are a lighter vegetarian version of the old favorite. If you prefer dairy milk and cheese, replace the soy drink and soy cheese with equivalent amounts of low-fat milk and cheddar cheese (nonfat cheese generally doesn't melt well).

To learn more about recipe makeovers see CalorieKing's library article "Smart Substitutes: Your Guide to Low-Calorie Cooking Alternatives".

Recipe Makeover
6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp buttery spread 2 1/2 Tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt, extra 1 tsp dried basil leaves 2 1/2 cup soy drink

Traditional Recipe
6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 1/2 Tbsp flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp butter 2 cup whole milk, scalded 1/2 cup grated, regular cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Layer potatoes and onions in a large casserole dish. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt between layers.

Melt buttery spread in a saucepan, remove from heat and stir through flour. Return spread-flour mixture to heat and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually add soy milk, stirring until smooth. Return to heat and simmer until mixture boils and thickens. Add extra 1/2 teaspoon of salt and basil.

Pour sauce over layered potatoes. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until cooked.

Microwave Directions:

Layer potatoes and onions in a large microwaveable casserole dish. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt between layers.

In a separate dish, melt buttery spread on HIGH [100%] for 1 minute, remove from microwave oven and stir through flour. Return spread-flour mixture to microwave oven and microwave for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and gradually add soy milk, stirring until smooth. Microwave on HIGH [100%] for 4 minutes, stirring after every minute, until mixture boils and thickens. Add extra 1/2 teaspoon of salt and basil.

Pour sauce over layered potatoes. Microwave on HIGH [100%] for 20 minutes.

Variations:

Lightly sprinkle with shredded soy cheese or rice cheese.

If dairy-free is not necessary or desired, you can replace the soy milk with low-fat cow's milk and add low-fat cheddar cheese.

Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.

Author:

Family Health Network