Healthy Cheesy Potatoes are a healthy and delicious side dish that will satisfy your craving for comfort food. This recipe takes classic cheesy potatoes and gives them a nutritious twist by swapping out butter for protein-packed Greek yogurt. The result is a creamy and flavorful dish that is much lower in fat and calories than traditional recipes. Plus, with just a handful of simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s a breeze to whip up for a quick weeknight dinner or to impress guests at your next dinner party. So grab a fork and dig in – you won’t even miss the extra calories!

The best part? They are super easy to make!
How to Make
You’ll need the following ingredients for this dish.
Ingredients
- 30 oz. bag shredded hash browns check for gluten-free
- 8 oz. bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt check for gluten-free
- 3/4 cup 1 % milk
- 3/4 cup chicken broth check for gluten-free
- 3 oz. reduced fat cream cheese check for gluten-free
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- green onions optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the baking pan. Preheat the 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 oz. bag shredded hash browns, 8 oz. bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3/4 cup 1 % milk, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 3 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, 1 tsp. minced garlic, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- Place into the baking pan. Spread into 9 x 13 baking pan. Top with the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese.8 oz. bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- Bake. Bake 1 hour or until lightly browned. Garnish with green onions if desired.green onions


In a large mixing bowl, add hash browns, chicken stock, milk, greek yogurt, cream cheese, and spices.
Add shredded cheddar cheese then stir well.


Spread hash brown mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Check out our Traditional Cheesy Potato recipe as well.

More Potato Recipes:
- Make-Ahead Roasted Potatoes
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Baby Red Potatoes
- Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
More Holiday Recipes
- Easy Parmesan Rolls
- Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
- Sweet Potato Crunch
- Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Healthy Cheesy Potatoes
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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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!