6 Quick tips for calorie-saving casseroles
Sneaky casserole calories
Casseroles are the ultimate wintertime comfort food. And they're so fuss-free to make â everything in one dish and straight into the oven.
But it can be tempting to pile on the extra mashed potatoes or gooey cheese... You'd be surprised by just how many extra calories you're piling into one dish!
So try a few of these tips to cut extra wintertime calories!
Healthy casserole cooking tips
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Use low-fat cottage cheese or fat-reduced sour cream.
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Replace pasta with whole-wheat pasta or egg noodles.
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Make your own sauces from scratch â with fat-free milk.
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Replace some pasta with quinoa.
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Pile on leafy veggies like spinach and kale.
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Make your own tomato sauce mixture and save on sodium and sugar.
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