Ingredients

  • 6 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 medium onion, but into thin trips
  • cooking spray
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup half & half light cream
  • 12 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Peel potatoes and slice into thin rounds.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and saute onions and potatoes over medium-high heat until the onions turn clear.
  • Spray a pie pan or 8 inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Place a thick layer (about half) of the potatoes and onions in the bottom of the pan.
  • Add salt and pepper to half-and-half.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the half-and-half over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese on top.
  • Add the remaining potatoes and pour 1/2 cup half-and-half over the potatoes and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until potatoes are soft.