Rosemary Au Gratin Potatoes

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper and potatoes.

Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

Yield: 8-10 servings.

1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 220 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 408 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.