The holiday season is upon us! Do you want to make an impression every time you are asked to bring something to the party? Well, these amazingly healthy, tried-and-true recipes from Potato Goodness are easy to make and approved by yours truly. You’ll surely keep going back to these yummies!

 

Let’s start first with the APPETIZER.

 

Let’s start first with the APPETIZER.

BAKED POTATO DIP

(modified recipe)

Photo grabbed from potatogoodness.com

 

This dip with chives is the perfect thing to serve alongside some crunchy carrots, celery, cucumber, singkamas, and even your thick-cut potato steak fries.

Ingredients:

 DIP: 

• 1 large potato, rinsed and cleaned
• ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
• ½ cup cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2-3 Tablespoons low-fat milk or cream
• ¼ red onion, finely minced
• 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 10 chives, thinly sliced
• 3-4 sprigs of curly parsley, leaves only, finely chopped

 

Preparation:

Prep time- 10 minutes

1. Preheat your oven to 450 °F.
2. Rub your potato with a teaspoon or two of olive or vegetable oil, wrap it in foil, and bake for 30-45 minutes, until tender. Alternatively, you can peel and boil your potato in salted water for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, mash your cooked and peeled potato, then combine your sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, minced onion, minced garlic, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix until smooth, and then fold in your chives and parsley.
5. Garnish with any additional chives, parsley, red onion, if you like, and serve with your steak fries. You can also serve this with carrots, celery, radishes, or even potato chips!

  

Cooking time: 45minutes               

Carbohydrates 50g            Fiber: 5g              Protein: 14g

Serves: 8               Calories per serving: 60                    Fat: 10g

 

Your friends will surely THANK YOU!

 

Nowadays, people are trying to stay on track when it comes to their ‘diet’. And during the holiday season, some may think that it is impossible to eat healthy.

 

Potatoes, when eaten as part of a well-balanced diet, provide a variety of nutrients for a flavorful meal. They are a good source of potassium and some studies suggest that diets high in potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke. #PotatoNutrition

 

Oh and don’t forget, potatoes have ZERO fat, sodium and cholesterol. So YES, Potatoes fit in a nutritious diet!

That’s why I’m so excited to move forward and share you guys my favorite recipe:

The ultimate POTLUCK Potato Casserole.

 

SHH, don’t tell anyone you’re bringing the healthier potluck dish. Keep it low-key, no one will even notice the hidden broccoli…. surprise everyone! (wink) 😁 

TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

(modified recipe)

Photo grabbed from potatogoodness.com

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 2 cups of steamed broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 cups of sour cream
• Chives or scallions, to top

Preparation:

Prep time – 10minutes

1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Butter a casserole dish, add potatoes, broccoli, cheese, and sour cream.
3. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes
4. Top with chives or scallions

Cooking time: 25minutes   

Carbohydrates: 35g          Fiber: 4g                 Protein 17g

Serves 8       Calories per serving: 180                                   Fat: 10g                 

Preparing the perfect potluck dish doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. Give yourself a healthy delicious gift and try more amazing recipes by visiting potatogoodness.com

 

Happy Holidays! 🎄

Love for health and Nutrition,

Miss Fia