Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

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.

Add diced onion to a pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan with the onions.

Saute the onions for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the onions from heat once they are soft and have coloring on the edges.

In a bowl, combine 20 ounces of shredded hash brown potatoes.

Add the sauteed onions to the bowl with the potatoes.

Add 1 cup of sour cream and 1 can of cream of mushroom soup to the mixture.

Add about half of the shredded cheese (1 cup) to the mixture and mix well.

Spray the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray.

Transfer the potato mixture to the crockpot and spread it out evenly.

Top the mixture with the remaining shredded cheese.

Turn the crockpot on high and cook for 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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