Low Fat Classic Potato Bake

Indulge in the creamy comfort of a "Low Fat Classic Potato Bake" without the guilt! This lighter twist on the traditional dish swaps heavy cream and full-fat cheese for reduced-fat alternatives, delivering all the flavor with fewer calories. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with sweet onions and smothered in a velvety sauce made from reduced-fat milk, sour cream, and a hint of vegetable stock, then baked to perfection. A golden topping of melted reduced-fat cheese and fragrant thyme brings irresistible appeal to this healthier option. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a side dish for special occasions, this low-fat potato bake is hearty, wholesome, and ready to satisfy in just over an hour. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that marries comfort with mindful eating!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1000 g potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 500 ml reduced-fat milk
• 120 g reduced-fat sour cream
• 150 g reduced-fat cheese
• 100 ml vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Wash, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 3

Peel and finely slice the onion.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the reduced-fat milk, reduced-fat sour cream, vegetable stock, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to dissolve the cornstarch.

Step 5

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Spray a baking dish with olive oil spray.

Step 7

Layer half of the potatoes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 8

Sprinkle half of the sliced onions over the potatoes.

Step 9

Pour half of the milk mixture evenly over the onions and potatoes.

Step 10

Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, onions, and milk mixture.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil, sprinkle the reduced-fat cheese over the top, and add the thyme.

Step 13

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.

Step 14

Allow the potato bake to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2111.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1980.5

Total Fat 56.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 188.4mg	0%
Sodium 4039.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 290.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 52.0g
Protein 93.1g	0%

Vitamin D 226.9IU	0%
Calcium 2129.1mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 7088.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.0%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 56.8%