How To Make Cheesy Potato Casserole With a Tasty Twist

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.

Start by using a 32-ounce bag of frozen hash browns, preferably the chunky southern style.

Add a can of cream of chicken soup to the mixing bowl, ensuring to scrape all of it out.

Incorporate about 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper into the mixture.

Dice and soften 1 onion in 2 tablespoons of butter, then add it to the bowl.

Melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter to toss with the cornflake crumbs later.

Add 12 ounces of French onion dip to the mixture, which adds extra creaminess and flavor.

Mix the ingredients together until well combined.

Add about 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture, reserving a little for topping later.

Spread the mixture into a greased 10 by 13 pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed.

Toss cornflake crumbs in the melted butter until coated, then sprinkle them over the potato mixture in the pan.

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness.

Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

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