How to Make Cheesy Potato Casserole without Canned Soup

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories without sacrificing too much flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt is lower in calories and adds a similar tang.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease a baking dish with butter.

In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent.

Add minced garlic and cook for a few seconds.

Whisk in flour and cook for a minute or two.

Slowly whisk in stock and simmer until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in grated cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.

In a baking dish, layer frozen hash browns and pour cheese sauce over them.

Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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