How to Make a Potato - Cheese Casserole That is Suitable For Diabetics, Too

I took a week away from the computer to spend time with three of my grandchildren over their Spring Bread but now it is time to get back to work. For today's recipe I have chosen a Potato-Cheese Casserole. This mashed potato casserole is not only a good one for us diabetics as it has a ratio of 3 to 1 carbs and protein, it is also easy and very tasty. I great way to add potatoes to your favorite steak, pork chop, or other meat. Each serving is 15 grams of carbs to 5 grams of protein. That is right on the nose for a diabetic ratio. Isn't it great to have potatoes that are tasty for everyone yet fall into the diabetics ratios? Give this recipe a try at your next dinner and see for yourself how it can dress up your meal.

POTATO-CHEESE CASSEROLE

3 cups cooked, mashed potatoes

1 egg, separated

1/2 cup shredded low-fat process American cheese

1/2 small green bell pepper, finely chopped

1 tbsp finely chopped green onion

1/2 tsp celery salt

1 egg white

1/2 tsp paprika

2 tbsp shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, if desired

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with a nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and egg yolk; stir until well blended. Stir in the cheese, bell pepper, green onion, and celery salt.

In a small mixing bowl, beat the 2 egg whites at the high speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the potato mixture.

Gently spoon the potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the paprika evenly over the potato mixture. Bake the casserole for 25 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle the top with the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Yield: 8 (1/2 cup) servings

Note: This is a great potato dish for diabetics as it has 15 g of carbs and 5 g of protein per serving (without the shredded cheddar cheese topping).

Enjoy!

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