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Quick and Easy Potato Casserole

Quick and Easy Potato Casserole

87 Ratings
87 Ratings
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Quick and Easy Potato Casserole in a baking dish
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Preparation Time: 25 minutes

This potato dish packs lots of flavor with reduced-fat cheddar cheese, onions, Italian herb seasoning, and Dijon mustard. 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 Yukon Gold potatoes (very thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup onion (quartered and thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 cup stock or reduced-sodium broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Spray an 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1/3 of the potatoes and 1/2 of the onions on the bottom of the dish and sprinkle with 1/3 the cheese and 1/2 the herbs.
  2. Repeat layers, then top with the last 1/3 of the potatoes, layering potatoes so that there is a solid layer of potatoes with no gaps; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  3. Stir together stock, Dijon mustard, and garlic salt, and pour over the potatoes.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH until internal temperature registers 165 °F on a food thermometer, about 20 minutes.
  5. Use oven mitts or a towel to remove dish from microwave; carefully remove cover due to steam build-up and serve.

Notes

  • Use regular salt and a dash of garlic powder in place of garlic salt if you like.
  • To make a Tex-Mex potato casserole, omit Dijon mustard and garlic salt. Layer potatoes with 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies and 1/2 cup canned black beans. Use reduced fat cheddar or Mexican cheese blend. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon dried cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin to broth. Cook as directed above. Delicious served with avocado wedges.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 130
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 200 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 523 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 130
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 10 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 200 mg
Potassium 523 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Copper 12 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 33 mg
Phosphorus 183 mg
Selenium 4 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 29 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 9 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 32 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 18 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Dairy 3/4 cups
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