Cheesy Potato Casserole: made with REAL potatoes! | The Recipe Rebel

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.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook 5-6 minutes, until almost tender.

Drain potatoes and place in a lightly greased 9x9" baking dish. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook onion until softened and beginning to brown.

Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.

Add flour and whisk until combined.

Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened -- about 5 minutes.

Stir in sour cream and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.

Pour sauce over potatoes in baking dish, stirring to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and bake until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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