Healthified Ham and Potato Casserole

76% less sat fat • 69% less fat • 45% fewer calories than the original recipe. This self-contained supper solution tastes as good as the original, but with a lot less fat.

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The Quick Take: Healthified

Calories Reduced By 220
Fat Reduced By 23g
Saturated Fat Reduced By 10g

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 90),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 10%
(Saturated Fat 3g, 3% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 35mg; 35%;
Sodium: 950mg; 950%;
Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 25%
(Dietary Fiber 3g 3% Sugars 5g 5% ),
Protein: 18g; 18%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%;
Vitamin C: 25%;
Calcium: 25%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 35 min
Total Time 1 hr 5 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

4: cups cubed (1/2 inch) unpeeled red potatoes (4 medium)

1: teaspoon olive or canola oil

1: cup chopped green bell pepper (1 medium)

1/4: cup chopped onion

1 1/4: cups fat-free (skim) milk

2: tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/4: cup reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise

1/8: teaspoon black pepper

1: cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

2: cups cubed cooked ham

Directions

1 Place potatoes in 2-quart saucepan; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2 Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
3 Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix milk and flour with wire whisk until well blended. Stir into vegetables in skillet. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in mayonnaise, pepper and cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
4 Place ham and potatoes in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Pour milk mixture over ham mixture; stir to mix. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown on top.

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Before	After
4 cups cubed (1/2 inch) peeled red potatoes (4 medium)	4 cups cubed (1/2 inch) unpeeled red potatoes (4 medium)
1/4 cup butter	1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper	1 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 medium)
1 cup milk	1 1/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise	1/4 cup reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)	1/8 teaspoon black pepper
	1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Nutritional Highlights

Calcium (%DV)		15 (before) 25 (after)
Calories		480 (before) 260 (after)
Fat		5 1/2 (before) 1/2 (after)
Iron (%DV)		6 (before) 15 (after)
Saturated Fat		13 g (before) 3 g (after)
Total Fat		33 g (before) 10 g (after)
Vitamin C (%DV)		10 (before) 25 (after)

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Expert Tips

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original.

Red potatoes are recommended for this recipe because they're a little firmer than russets and hold their shape well.

For convenience, look for packages of cubed cooked ham in the packaged meat section of the supermarket.

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Posted 1/7/2013 3:41:33 PM REPORT ABUSE cmabler said:

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I cut the calories even more by switching out the light mayo for greek plain yogurt. This recipe is so tasty!!

Posted 2/27/2012 2:21:53 PM REPORT ABUSE dncnkt said:

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I used red bell pepper instead of green, added more onion, and added 1/2 teaspoon salt. It is delicious!

Posted 11/23/2011 12:54:45 PM REPORT ABUSE yvonneknutson@yahoo.com said:

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I am improving my lifestyle by eating healthier and I was very pleased with this dish. I used the fat free items this called for and shared it with my husband, who is pro-junk food. Little did he know, that he actually had a healthy meal. I also like that there are a lot of ways to change the recipe to make it taste even better. I will definitely make this again.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/19/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.