How to Lighten Up Family Favorites
By: Jodie Shield, RD
Cheesy Potato Casserole – Original Recipe (Makes 8 servings) One of my dearest friends, Marianne Oswald from Tinley Park, IL, brought this cheesy-easy side dish to my house for a family get-together. Needless to say, my kids went wild over it! So much so, it’s become a popular request at our house. But the dietitian in me had to find a way to lighten it up. This potato casserole is so versatile - you can serve it with a holiday ham or back yard barbecue. Ingredients 1 (2 lb) package frozen hash browns, thawed 1 stick butter, melted 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (8 oz) bag shredded cheddar cheese ½ pint sour cream ½ teaspoon salt ½ onion, chopped 2 cups crushed cornflakes Directions Combine ¼ cup melted butter and cornflakes. Set aside. Mix potatoes remaining butter, soup, cheese, sour cream, salt and onion; pour into 9 X 13” pan. Sprinkle with cornflake mixture over the top. Bake uncovered 1 ½ hours at 325 degrees.| Calories 493 | Dietary Fiber 2 g | Fat 37 g |
| Protein 11.5 g | Sodium 765 mg | Saturated Fat 20 g |
| Carbohydrate 32 g | Cholesterol 76 mg |
- Reduce the butter and use an unsalted brand.
- Use reduced-fat cream of chicken soup such as Campbell’s Healthy Request.
- Try low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (Kraft offers a tasty option)
- Use fat-free sour cream
- Omit the salt – you get plenty from the hash browns.
| Calories 346 | Dietary Fiber 2 g | Fat 19 g |
| Protein 11 g | Sodium 370 mg | Saturated Fat 10 g |
| Carbohydrate 35.5 g | Cholesterol 30 mg |
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