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Scalloped Potatoes

  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 pound potatoes (3 cups sliced)
  • 1 onion (1 cup sliced)
  • 1 ounce regular or lowfat cheddar cheese (1/4 cup grated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Coat 2-quart baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. Wash and peel potatoes.
  3. Slice potatoes and onion thinly.
  4. Grate cheese.
  5. Combine oregano, salt and pepper in small dish.
  6. Place half of potatoes in baking dish. Spread onion over potatoes. Sprinkle with half the seasoning mixture. Layer remaining potatoes on top.
  7. Add milk, remaining seasoning and cheese.
  8. Cover and bake 50 minutes.
  9. Change oven setting to broil and broil uncovered, until evenly browned.

Makes: 4 servings

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Roasted Herb Potatoes

  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 pound potatoes (3 cups cubed)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  1. Preheat oven to 450°. Coat baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. Wash and peel potatoes. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place in large bowl.
  3. Combine oil, rosemary and salt. Pour mixture over potatoes, stirring to coat evenly.
  4. Spread potatoes on baking sheet.
  5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Makes: 4 servings

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Fresh cooking tips

  • Use any variety of potatoes in these recipes.
  • Try making these recipes with different herbs and spices.

A child can help

  • Select potatoes.
  • Stir seasonings together.
  • Mix potatoes with oil and seasonings.
  • Spread potatoes on baking sheet.

More fresh ideas for potatoes

  • Bake potatoes and serve plain or with toppings.
  • Mash potatoes, alone or with carrots or squash.
  • Add potatoes to vegetable soup.

Keep it fresh

  • Store potatoes in a cool, dark, dry place for several weeks.

Recipes produced by the Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University
as part of the Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs. (2001)

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