cheesy potato bake

Here’s a recipe for Cheesy Potato Bake with Weight Watchers points included:

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes (about 1 ½ lbs), peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 tbsp light butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, melt light butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute. Gradually add skim milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
3. Add cheese: Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Remove from heat.
4. Assemble: Layer half of the potato slices in the baking dish. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and cheese sauce.
5. Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top. If desired, sprinkle paprika for added color.
6. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.

Serving Size:

• Makes 6 servings.

WW Points:

• Per Serving: 4 points (based on WW Blue plan)

Enjoy your cheesy potato bake!