Healthy Cheesy Potatoes are a deliciously healthy take on a classic comfort food favorite. This rendition of cheesy potatoes cleverly swaps out butter for protein-rich Greek yogurt, transforming the dish into a creamy, flavorful delight that’s notably lighter in fat and calories compared to traditional recipes.
With a straightforward process and a handful of simple ingredients, it’s a quick fix for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive addition to any dinner party. Embrace the satisfying flavors guilt-free, as this healthier version proves that cutting calories doesn’t mean sacrificing taste!
Known by various names like potato casserole, party potatoes, funeral potatoes, or Easter potatoes, this dish holds a special place in Midwestern culinary tradition. Our rendition of healthy cheesy potato casserole caters to those seeking to savor this beloved classic while prioritizing health and well-being.
For more Midwest favorites, you’ll also like Brandy Slush (Wisconsin Version), Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds, Chicken Booyah and Pineapple Pretzel Salad.
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Ingredients
- 30 ounce bag shredded hash browns ✅
- 8 ounce bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided ✅
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup 1 % milk
- 3/4 cup chicken broth ✅
- 3 ounce reduced fat cream cheese ✅
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- green onions, optional
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How to Make
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine the ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients, leaving half of the cheese for later.
Place into the baking pan
Spread into 9 x 13 baking pan. Top with the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake
Bake 1 hour or until lightly browned. Garnish with green onions if desired.
What To Serve with Cheesy Potatoes
This healthy potato casserole can be served as a side dish with burgers, pork chops, meatloaf, or your family’s favorite entree to round out a weeknight dinner.
For special occasions, you cannot go wrong featuring with all the classic sides alongside ham, turkey, pork or lamb. From Easy Sweet Potato Casserole and Cheesy Green Bean Casserole to Gluten Free Dinner Rolls and Easy Cornbread Stuffing, this healthy cheesy hashbrown casserole is always enjoyed by guests at Easter brunch, Thanksgiving lunch and Christmas dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically hash browns are gluten-free. However, it is always best to read the ingredient label before purchasing as brands will add flour as an ingredient to help bind the potatoes together.
Yes! Make up to a day in advance by prepping the dish then covering with foil or plastic wrap and storing in the fridge. When ready to serve, uncover and bake as directed.
Add parsley, black pepper, bacon bites, sauteed onions, and/or diced ham to the top of the potatoes instead.
Yes, diced potatoes can be swapped with shredded potatoes.
Fresh potatoes can be used by grating Russet potatoes then ringing out any excess water before mixing into the other ingredients.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in a covered container once cooled. We recommend to not freeze this recipe because the texture is often unappetizing when thawed and heated.
Reheat from the fridge in the microwave or by returning to a preheated oven until heated through. If using the oven, cover with foil or bake on a low temperature to prevent burning the top cheesy layer.
How To Serve Leftovers
At Breakfast: Use as a base for a scrambler topped with eggs, crumbled sausage, bacon or diced ham and a variety of colorful vegetables.
At Lunch and Dinner: Serve as a reheated side with another source of protein such as pork chops if you originally paired with chicken the night before. The leftovers also make a delicious side option for Taco Tuesday when sprinkled with taco seasoning.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- You do not need to thaw the hashbrowns for this recipe. Add to the mixing bowl straight from the freezer.
- Spread into the pan in an even layer to help the casserole cook the best.
- Add chopped fresh jalapeno peppers for a spicy version or crumbled bacon for a savory option.
More Holiday Recipes
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Healthy Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 30 ounce bag shredded hash browns ✅
- 8 ounce bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided ✅
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup 1 % milk
- 3/4 cup chicken broth ✅
- 3 ounce reduced fat cream cheese ✅
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- green onions, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients, leaving half of the cheese for later.30 ounce bag shredded hash browns, 8 ounce bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3/4 cup 1 % milk, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 3 ounce reduced fat cream cheese, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Place into the baking pan. Spread into 9 x 13 baking pan. Top with the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese.8 ounce bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- ⭐️Bake. Bake 1 hour or until lightly browned. Garnish with green onions if desired.green onions, optional
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Notes
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in a covered container once cooled. We recommend to not freeze this recipe because the texture is often unappetizing when thawed and heated. Reheat from the fridge in the microwave or by returning to a preheated oven until heated through. If using the oven, cover with foil or bake on a low temperature to prevent burning the top cheesy layer. CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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shahzadi devje says
Looks yummy!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks so much Shahzadi! It is really good! 🙂
Amy says
Looks fab!
Create Kids Club says
Thank you Amy!
Aggie @ Aggie's Kitchen says
My family would be very very happy if I made this for them 🙂 It looks delicious!!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Aggie – mine are always very happy on the occasion it appears on the table!
shaasrd says
I’m seriously in love with this dish! I literally want to head to the grocery store right now! 🙂
Create Kids Club says
Ha! Let me know if you try it, Sara! It is as good as it looks 🙂
anne@Craving Something Healthy says
OMG My family LOVES this recipe! I was just telling someone about it and they asked if it was “funeral potatoes” Love this lightened up version!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Anne! I thought it was interesting that this comfort food is also called funeral potatoes in certain areas. I have never seen it served that way, we use it as a holiday dish, but either way, it sure is tasty! 🙂
Kate says
This looks like it would fit right in at a potluck here in the midwest!
Create Kids Club says
They sure would, Kate! Being a fellow midwesterner, I agree! They are a tradition at holidays for my family 🙂
Sasha @ Eat Love Eat says
This looks really tasty!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Sasha!
Arica says
Do you ever post th nutrition facts information for your recipes or do I just not see it? Love the recipe modifications though!
Create Kids Club says
Hi Arica! There are some recipes with nutrition facts, but it is an area I need invest more time in. Thank you for the reminder that it is an important part of recipes – I have been planning on getting software to do this for me and just might go ahead and do it 🙂 I do hope you enjoy this recipe though, it is delicious!
Mary says
These are requested all the time!
Sharon Jones says
I am thinking of baking a day ahead and reheating for the meal, will that work?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Yes, for sure that works! I actually like to bake them, then put them into the crockpot to reheat the next day. The potatoes got the most compliments using this “twice baked” method! 🙂
Kate P. says
Okay, I added the ingredients in as described in their appropriate amounts and my mixture came out SUPER liquid-y. Anyone else run into this problem or know what I’m doing wrong?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Kate! Did you use frozen potatoes (they should be frozen)? Also, after they cooked did they firm up or remain runny? I’m trying to think about what could have been different.
Tracy E says
Is the Greek yogurt nonfat, lowfat, etc? Thanks!
Jodi Danen, RDN says
I use full-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt. I hope you enjoy it!