Best 13 Low Fat Creamy Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipes

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Looking for a savory and delicious side dish that is also low in fat and high in flavor? Look no further than our creamy cheesy potato casserole! This indulgent dish combines tender potatoes, creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal. With its ease of preparation and versatility, our low fat creamy cheesy potato casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY SHREDDED POTATO CASSEROLE (WITH LOW-FAT OPTION) + GIVEAWAY!



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Provided by Layla

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds russet potatoes (washed and peeled)
4 ounces Crystal Farms® low fat cream cheese (softened (use 2 oz for low-fat))
1 cup sour-cream (use plain non fat Greek yogurt for low-fat)
1/2 cup milk (use skim or 1% for low-fat)
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Crystal Farms® mozzarella (divided)
1 cup Crystal Farms® sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1/2 cup green onions (finely chopped (optional))
2 strips turkey bacon

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish with butter or oil and set aside. Boil potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until fork tender (about 10 minutes). Drain potatoes and allow to cool until they are easy to handle. Shred potatoes using a box grater. Aside.
  • While the potatoes are boiling, Whisk the cream cheese, sour-cream, milk, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add in the shredded potatoes, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and green onion. Stir mixture with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  • Pour mixture into casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
  • While the casserole is baking, chop 2 strips of bacon and cook in a small skillet on medium heat until crispy. Top baked casserole with bacon, green onion and cilantro.

SKINNY CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE



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You'll never suspect that this creamy, cheesy potato casserole has been lightened up with healthier ingredients!

Provided by Danae Halliday

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, washed and peeled
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups plain non fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup part skim mozzarella, divided
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Spray a 3 quart casserole dish or a 9x13 dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cut the washed and peeled potatoes in half and add them to a large pot of salted water.
  • Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook them until almost tender, but still have some bite, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Let the potatoes cool until you are able to handle them, then using a box grater shred them using the largest grate.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, salt, and pepper.
  • Add in the shredded potatoes, green onions, and 1/2 a cup each of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  • Fold everything together until combined then pour the potatoes into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Top the potatoes with the remaining 1/2 cup each of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  • Bake the potatoes at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 30 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 545 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

LOW FAT CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Low Fat Cheesy Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hottyweathergirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs frozen hash browns (southern style)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 cup fat free sour cream
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup white onion, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Bake for 45 min to 1 hour, uncovered.

CREAMY, CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE



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A friend of my mother's made this when I was younger. It was the BEST potato dish I'd ever had. Thirty years later - and lots of tinkering - I finally replicated it. Now my husband and kids are big fans, too. I hope your family enjoys this as much as we do.

Provided by VenomousKate

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1 pint sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed corn flakes
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Butter 2.5 quart casserole dish and set aside.
  • Bring 6 quarts of water to boil.
  • Peel the potatoes, rinse them, then slip them into the boiling water. Cook them until they are easily pierced with a fork (around 15 minutes). Drain, return to pot and immediately mash with hand-masher or beater.
  • While potatoes are cooking, melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the can of soup. Remove the pan from heat.
  • Blend into soup mixture: sour cream, onion (reserve a few for garnish) and the shredded cheddar.
  • Stir this soup mixture into the mashed potatoes.
  • Pour it all into buttered 2.5 quart casserole.
  • Mix cornflakes with melted 2 T. butter. Sprinkle on top of potatoes.
  • Bake 45 minutes at 350.
  • Sprinkle with reserved chopped green onions before serving.

LOW FAT CREAMY CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE



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A yummy side dish that mimics all the high-fat potato casseroles out there. Creamy and cheesy and filling without all the fat grams and guilt! Try it - and please leave comments! I'd love to know what you think of my original recipe!

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 5)
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup nonfat sour cream
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3 cloves garlic, crushed &,minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup crushed corn flakes

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream, cottage cheese, about 1/2 the cheddar, garlic, salt, pepper& basil in large mixing bowl.
  • Add potatoes and onions, mix well.
  • Pour mixture in a 13 by 9 pan that you sprayed with Pam.
  • Pat down with the back of your spatula.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
  • In a baggie, crush corn flakes and then add some salt, pepper and garlic powder and toss around a bit.
  • Sprinkle corn flake mixture over top of cheese.
  • Bake 375 for about an hour.

SKINNY CHEESY POTATOES



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70% less fat • 72% less sat fat • 41% fewer calories than the original recipe. Ladle up a creamy, healthified spoonful of savory spuds and melted cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup with 45% less sodium
1 container (16 oz) reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 cups shredded 2% milk reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
2 cups fat-free herb-seasoned croutons, coarsely crushed
1/2 teaspoon paprika, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, melted vegetable oil spread, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in potatoes, onion and cheese. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and paprika.
  • Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SARA'S LOW FAT CREAMY CHEESY POTATOES



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I'm doing Weight Watchers and I'm really missing rich cheesy foods like scalloped potatoes so I developed this dish using fat free and low fat dairy products and it's so good! Hope you like it too!

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons fat-free margarine (I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter FAT FREE)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil cubed potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until just tender. Drain.
  • Melt fat-free margarine in a saucepan; saute onion until tender.
  • In a measuring cup, combine milk and flour; add to onions.
  • Cook and stir a minute or two until thickened.
  • Turn off heat and stir in yogurt, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, spicy mustard, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, salt, pepper and green onion.
  • It's okay that the cheese doesn't melt at this step.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine hot cooked potatoes and onion/cheese sauce.
  • Pour into casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 15 minutes until bubbling.
  • Cool for about 5 minutes to thicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 833.3, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 11.1

CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cheesy Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small onion, diced
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (1 kg) bag frozen hash browns
1 cup corn flakes

Steps:

  • In large sauce pan saute onions in butter.
  • Add the cheese, sour cream and soup.
  • Stir until melted.
  • Spread potatoes in 13x9 in pan.
  • Pour soup mixture over top and stir together.
  • Crush corn flakes and sprinkle over top.
  • Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 702.7, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 18.6

CREAMY POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is a wonderful potato casserole for potlucks and parties.

Provided by Linda Correia

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes
⅓ cup chopped green onions
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
¼ cup butter
2 cups sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small pot, heat the soup, butter or margarine and sour cream over low heat.
  • Combine potatoes, green onion and 1 cup cheese into a large mixing bowl. Mix in the heated soup mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a 9x13 inch dish. Sprinkle one cup of cheese over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake 30 to 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 525.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

EASY CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE



Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole image

Great easy recipe.

Provided by mfreund91

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¾ cup milk
2 pounds hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and milk together in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the cheese is completely melted and the liquid is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread hash brown potatoes into a casserole dish; pour soup mixture over the potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the dish; let the cheese melt as the dish cools slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 820.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CHEEZY POTATOES



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This easy to make casserole is packed with potatoes and Cheddar cheese. It's a perfect side dish for any Thanksgiving table.

Provided by TRISHAD

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large baking dish, mix together potatoes, soup and sour cream. Mix in cheese and butter. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Top the mixture with potato chips.
  • Bake 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mixture is bubbly and lightly brown.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 49.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 29.2 g, Sodium 769.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GRANDMA'S CHEESY POTATOES



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My grandmother makes this every year with a brisket for Christmas dinner. This is hands down my favorite potato recipe ever. I leave the skins on the potatoes, but this is optional. Garnish with chopped green onions or Italian parsley, and top with more cheese for a restaurant 'look.' I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

Provided by tiffany kramer

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 pound medium yellow-flesh potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 pound red potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 1-inch cubes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place yellow and red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl; mix well. Slowly add potatoes and toss; use a wooden spoon or flat spatula to avoid mashing the potatoes.
  • Pour potatoes into the prepared pan. Dot butter over the top and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and uncover. Preheat the oven's broiler. Return to the oven and broil until top is browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 176.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE



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This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law. I slightly modified it. It is a must have for my family's Easter dinner.

Provided by Stacey

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time P1DT1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound frozen hash brown potatoes
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 small onion, chopped
1 pint sour cream
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
4 ½ cups crispy rice cereal squares
⅔ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place hash browns in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together soup, onion, sour cream, cheese, salt and pepper until well combined. Pour over hash browns. Crush the cereal and mix with the butter. Sprinkle mixture over soup layer. Cover and let rest in refrigerator 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes, until golden, hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 791.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Always use fresh potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • To save time, you can use pre-shredded cheese. However, freshly shredded cheese will melt better and give your casserole a more flavorful crust.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the potatoes by hand using a box grater. Just be sure to grate them finely so that they cook evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still slightly firm in the center.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. Cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan are all great options.
  • Top your casserole with a sprinkling of paprika or chopped fresh herbs before baking for an extra touch of flavor.

Conclusion:

This low-fat creamy cheesy potato casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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