Heart Healthy Mashed Potato Casserole

Name: Heart Healthy Mashed Potato Casserole
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray; 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3-inch chunks; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 bay leaf; 4 thyme sprigs; 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, room temperature; 3/4 cup skim milk, warmed; 2 tsp dried thyme, divided; 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided; 1/2 tsp dried sage; 1/2 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs

By Adam Fisher

Published 11/19/2024

Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian | Adventist

This heart healthy Mashed Potato Casserole is a creamy, gluten-free, and low sodium side dish, made for a heart healthy diet. Made with Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, and flavorful herbs, it’s a low cholestrol mashed potato comfort food for family meals or holiday gatherings. Enjoy this nutritious twist on a classic favorite.

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Total Time

65 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

201

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How to Make Mashed Potato Casserole

Step 1

Generously grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Lightly salt the water and add garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let stand until potatoes steam dry, about 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
Step 3

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until there are no lumps. Add the cream cheese, olive oil, Greek yogurt, and milk; stir until smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme, and sage. Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of the mashed potatoes.
Step 5

Bake until top is golden brown and potatoes are heated through, about 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

201

Calories

6

g

Fat

10

mg

Cholesterol

74

mg

Sodium

30

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

2

g

Fiber

8

g

Protein

4

g

Sugars

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