Mealtime  Makeovers

Busy moms asked for some of their favorite recipes to be lightened up, so Elaine Magee, MPH, RD "Recipe Doctor" for the WebMD Weight Loss Clinic and author of the book, "Fry Light Fry Right," came to the rescue!

Easy Potatoes Au Gratin
Makes 8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes

• 2 lbs package of frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup (can also use cream of mushroom)
• 1 cup fat-free or light sour cream
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 24 broccoli spears
• Ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat a 13x9" baking dish with canola cooking spray. Combine potatoes, onion, soup, sour cream, margarine, cheese, and pepper in a bowl; mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Arrange the broccoli spears around the edge of the baking dish and bake another 15 minutes or until gratin is nice and bubbly and broccoli is just tender. Season with pepper to taste.

Calories: 290
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 550 mg
Calcium: 25%
Daily Value Protein: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g