RUM SWEET POTATOES RECIPES

Name: Simple Au Gratin Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium); 1/2 cup chopped onion; Additional pepper, optional

SIMPLE AU GRATIN POTATOES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Simple Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe: How to Make It image

These homemade au gratin potatoes are always welcome at our dinner table, and they're so simple to make. A perfect complement to ham, this homey potato gratin also goes well with pork, chicken and other entrees. —Cris O'Brien, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Total Time 01 hours 50 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 01 hours 30 minutes

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
Additional pepper, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. If desired, top with additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, FatContent 10g fat (7g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 35mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 605mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 7g protein.

MULLING SPICES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

Mulling Spices Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

My mulling blend is a merry combination of sugar and spice and a nice touch of citrus peel. Use it to flavor pancakes or waffles, wines or cider and even as a spice blend for poached apples.—Cindy Fuller, Forest City, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Total Time 10 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons dried grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons dried orange zest
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year., Mulling Spices may be used to prepare the following recipes: Holiday Spice Pancakes, Mulled Red Wine and Mulled Wine-Poached Apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, FatContent 0 fat (0 saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 22mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 55g carbohydrate (53g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.