Weight Watchers Cheesy Potatoes

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Weight Watchers Cheesy Potatoes is a very low-calorie (84 kcal) with one gram of carbohydrates side dish. It contains a minimal amount of sugar which is only 0.2 grams and dietary fiber (0.04 grams only). This recipe is a game changer for persons searching for a tasty, nutritious, and low-nutrient intake dish. The dish’s uniqueness is that you may prepare it on a tight budget. We need only fresh potatoes, reduced-fat cheese, and corn kernels to make this cheesy and flavorful dish. It is a low-budget, easy-to-prepare, and basic recipe. This Weight Watchers Cheesy Potatoes is a great choice for Weight Watchers and low-calorie intake persons. Enjoy this dish in multiple ways like as a snack, main cuisine, brunch, breakfast, or side dish. Follow the proper instructions to make a perfect cheesy potato dish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan
  • One spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving plate

Ingredients

  • Cooking Spray
  • Frozen grated Hash Brown Potatoes 1 Ib
  • Reduced-fat grated Cheddar Cheese 1 1/4 Cup
  • Salt 1tsp
  • Crushed Black Pepper 1/2tsp
  • Large Eggs 8
  • Frozen Corn Kernels 2 cups
  • Uncooked Chopped Scallions 1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. First, warm the oven by adjusting its temperature to 425 degrees F.
  2. Spray a pan of baking(11 by 7 inches) with cooking spray.
  3. After that, shift the frozen potatoes on kitchen paper or a towel.
  4. Next, squeeze the potatoes to extract liquid (water) content.
  5. Now, add the squeezed potatoes, one-fourth teaspoon of black pepper, half a cup of shredded cheese, and half a teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl.
  6. Mix all items with a spoon.
  7. Next, shift this mixture to a baking pan.
  8. Spread it equally with a spoon to create an even-shaped crust.
  9. Bake it at 425 degrees F until the crust color is dull brown.
  10. After that, lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  11. Meanwhile, add the leftover cheese, black pepper, eggs, and salt in a deep bowl.
  12. Combine all items. Next, add frozen corn and chopped scallions to this batter.
  13. Cover the potato crust(baked) with this batter.
  14. Again, bake it for twenty to thirty minutes.
  15. After thirty minutes, check the potato crust.
  16. Remove from the baking oven and leave it for 4/ 7 minutes.
  17. The tasty Weight Watchers Cheesy Potatoes are ready.
  18. Transfer to a serving plate. Top it with chopped scallions, or parsley.

Serving Suggestions

Side meal:

  • You can enjoy the cheesy potatoes as a dish with baked salmon, fish crackers, grilled chicken, or roasted turkey.

Vegetables:

  • Pair this dish with roasted or grilled vegetables like sprouts, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, eggplant, or Brussels.
  • Breakfast: Serve it with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, fresh sliced fruits, oatmeal, and whole-wheat bread toast.

Tips

  • Use low-fat cheese to reduce the calories and Weight Watchers point values of this dish.
  • Choose good-quality and firm (not over-ripe) potatoes.
  • Don’t overbake the dish. We bake the potatoes until crunchy and soft.
  • Try this cheesy recipe with a variety of herbs such as onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, or thyme.
  • Garnish it with fresh chopped chives, or parsley to add some freshness.

Storage Information

Fridge:

  • You can store the leftover cheesy potato in a closed box and refrigerate it for four to five days.

Freezer:

  • We can freeze this food for more than three months.

Reheating:

  • First, defrost the food or place the dish in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours before reheating. After that, rewarm in a microwave oven for 5 to 6 minutes.

FAQs

Which type of potatoes works well with this recipe?

  • You can try this dish with a variety of potatoes like Yukon potatoes, sweet, or Russet potatoes. The taste of every potato will be different.

What can I do to keep this dish from becoming soggy?

  • First, we will bake the potatoes according to the cooking directions (listed above). Second, use good quality and high fiber, low-starch potatoes.

What other cheese options do we opt for in this recipe?

  • Use Weight Watchers-friendly and low-fat cheese like Mozzarella, or parmesan instead of cheddar cheese.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount

Serving Size 1/2 heaping cup
Total Quantity 6 servings
Total Calories 84 kcal
Carbohydrates 1 g
Protein 7 g
Dietary Fiber 0.04 g
Total Fat 6 g
Sugar 0.2 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 471 mg

The Total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving is only 4 points values.