Skinny scalloped potatoes

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsPotatoes, peeled and cut into sliced 1/8\" thick
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter
3largesGarlic cloves, minced
¾teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
8ouncesGrated Swiss cheese *
1canPimientos, drained well
1canChicken broth, heated

Directions

* - OPTION: Substitute low-fat Swiss cheese and reduce the quantity to 4 ounces (1 cup grated); use only on the second and fourth layers of the casserole.

With half the butter, grease a low 9x13" (or 3-quart) baking dish.

Assemble in four layers, each using a fourth of the potatoes, cheese and seasonings.

LAYER 1: Cover the bottom of the casserole with a single layer of slightly overlapping potato slices. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic and cheese.

LAYER 2: Potatoes, seasonings, garlic, cheese and all the pimientos in an even layer.

LAYER 3: Potatoes, seasonings, cheese, garlic.

LAYER 4: Potatoes, seasonings, cheese.

Pour broth evenly over top. Dot with butter. Bake at 375'F. for 90 minutes. Cover loosely with aluminum foil the last 15 minutes if the top starts to get too brown. Let rest for 10 minutes.

Per serving: 314 calories, 14 grams protein, 45.3 grams carbohydrates, 4½ grams fiber, 9⅘ grams fat (6 grams saturated), 522 milligrams sodium.

Per serving, made with low-fat swiss cheese: 240 calories, 10 grams protein, 43⅖ grams carbohydrates, 4⅖ grams fiber, 5½ grams fat (2½ grams saturated), 488 milligrams sodium.