Carrot, Potato, and Onion Gratin

Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 22 to 32 min.
Baking Time: 60 min.

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
2 large onions, finely sliced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
6 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup low-fat chicken broth
butter spray

Vegetables Recipe Direction
Butter a 9x9-inch baking dish or a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
1) In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter.
2) Add onions and cook over medium heat to 20 to 30 minutes or until very tender, lightly browned, and caramelized.
3) In a large pan, cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Add carrots and cook another 2 minutes. Drain well.
Preheat oven to 350-deegrees F.
4) Arrange a third of the potatoes, carrots, and in bottom of baking dish.
5) Sprinkle with salt and freshly found pepper. Sprinkle with a third of the cheese.
6) Repeat layering with remaining vegetables, salt, and pepper, and top with remaining cheese.
7) Pour chicken broth over vegetables. Spray with butter spray.
8) Cover tightly and bake for 60 minutes or until broth is absorbed and vegetalbes are tender.

Kitchen Tip:
In place of Swiss, you could use Gruyere cheese or another cheese of your choice. If desired, add more cheese on top after baking time and place under the broiler until it melts.