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