Lower-Fat Scalloped Potatoes

 I love a good scalloped potato side but the traditional recipe is pretty fattening.  This recipe is close enough to the traditional to make me happy!

• Olive oil spray (or similar)
• 3  medium peeled Yukon gold potatoes, sliced 1/8-inch-thick
• 2 tbsp melted margarine 
• salt and fresh pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 oz shredded reduced-fat Cheddar
• 1/2  cup original almond milk
• 1 bay leaf
• pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp thyme

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, margarine, salt, garlic powder, and fresh cracked pepper.
4. Arrange half of the potato slices in the baking dish; top with 1/4 cup cheese. 
5. Add the remaining potatoes.
6. In a small saucepan, bring milk, thyme, bay leaf and nutmeg to a boil; pour over potatoes.
7. Top with remaining cheese and bake uncovered, for 45 - 50 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

This recipe served 4 people