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Texas Style Au Gratin Potatoes




List of Ingredients



• 6 medium potatoes
  
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped, about 1/2 cup
  
• 2 cups skim milk
  
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  
• 4 tablespoons light stick margarine
  
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
  
• 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
  
• 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  
• 1 to 2 chopped jalapenos
  
• 1 teaspoon cumin
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• salt and pepper, to taste
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes and slice 1/4" thick. Boil potatoes in slated water for 6 min. only. Drain and set aside.
   
2. Dissolve cornstarch in milk. Melt margarine in med. saucepan over med-high heat. Saute garlic for about 1 min. Reduce heat to med. Gradually whisk milk mixture to sauteing garlic in pan. Whisk constantly until thickened and bubbly.
   
3. Remove from heat and add 1-1/2 cup cheese, chilies, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Spray a 2-qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Place about 1/2 of the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour about 1/2 of the sauce on top. Repeat with remaing potates and cheese sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
   
4. Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 min. or until heated through and bubbly.