These crispy, baked potato wedges, served with a warm cheddar sauce, will score big with sports fans.

Roasted Potato Wedges with Cheddar Sauce

Ingredients:
3 large baking potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 tablespoons ground black pepper

 

Cheddar Sauce:

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups 2% reduced fat milk
1 1/4 cups (5-ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon imitation bacon bits
1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1. Preheat oven to 425°C (220°C). In a resealable plastic bag, toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper. Spread evenly onto baking pan and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, remove cover and turn potatoes. Bake for 10 additional minutes or until lightly browned.
2. For the sauce, heat oil in medium saucepan. Add flour and stir over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add milk and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese, green onions, bacon bits and pepper. Serve potato wedges with warm cheese sauce.

Makes 6 servings.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes

Nutritional Facts per serving for main dish recipe:Calories 381; Total Fat 19 g; Saturated Fat 6 g; Cholesterol 29 mg; Sodium 392 mg; Calcium 25% Daily Value; Protein 14 g; Carbohydrates 40 g; Dietary Fiber 4 g

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of 3-A-Day of Dairy.