12 Days of Finnish Christmas 7 : Potato Casserole | Perunalaatikko

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade cream of chicken

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom soup is a common substitute and often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a lower-cost alternative to butter.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, onion, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.

Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Spread the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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