SIMPLE CHEESY HASH BROWN BAKE

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"My family has no idea they're eating a low-fat recipe with this hearty side dish. It's creamy, cheesy, convenient and simply delicious!" Pair it with all kinds of entrees. Darla Kahler - Bison, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a blender, combine the milk, cream cheese and salad dressing mix. Cover and process until smooth. Place potatoes in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with milk mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes., Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges