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

I took a week away from the computer to1/2 tsp paprika
spend time with three of my grandchildren over2 tbsp shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, if
their Spring Bread but now it is time to get backdesired
to work. For today's recipe I have chosen aPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 1 1
Potato-Cheese Casserole. This mashed potato2-quart casserole dish with a nonstick cooking
casserole is not only a good one for us diabeticsspray; set aside.
as it has a ratio of 3 to 1 carbs and protein, it isIn a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes
also easy and very tasty. I great way to addand egg yolk; stir until well blended. Stir in the
potatoes to your favorite steak, pork chop, orcheese, bell pepper, green onion, and celery salt.
other meat. Each serving is 15 grams of carbs toIn a small mixing bowl, beat the 2 egg whites at
5 grams of protein. That is right on the nose forthe high speed of an electric mixer until soft
a diabetic ratio. Isn't it great to have potatoespeaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the
that are tasty for everyone yet fall into thepotato mixture.
diabetics ratios? Give this recipe a try at yourGently spoon the potato mixture into the
next dinner and see for yourself how it can dressprepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the paprika
up your meal.evenly over the potato mixture. Bake the
POTATO-CHEESE CASSEROLEcasserole for 25 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
3 cups cooked, mashed potatoesRemove casserole from oven and sprinkle the
1 egg, separatedtop with the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, if
1/2 cup shredded low-fat process Americandesired. Serve immediately while hot.
cheeseYield: 8 (1/2 cup) servings
1/2 small green bell pepper, finely choppedNote: This is a great potato dish for diabetics as it
1 tbsp finely chopped green onionhas 15 g of carbs and 5 g of protein per serving
1/2 tsp celery salt(without the shredded cheddar cheese topping).
1 egg whiteEnjoy!