OLD FASHIONED CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE

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.

Thaw a 30 oz bag of hash browns in the fridge overnight or microwave if not fully thawed.

In a large bowl, add the thawed hash browns.

Chop 1/2 cup of green onions, using the white and light green parts for more flavor, and add to the bowl.

Add 2 cans of cream of chicken soup to the bowl.

Add 8 oz of sour cream and 1/2 cup of melted butter to the mixture.

Add seasonings: 1 tsp Lawry seasoned salt, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 3/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Pour in about 2 cups of pre-shredded cheese (mild cheddar or a blend) and stir everything together with a wooden spoon until well mixed.

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish.

Crunch and sprinkle 1.5 cups of potato chips over the top (eyeball measurement).

Cover the dish with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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