Loaded Mashed Potato Pie ~ Using Leftovers Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 strips turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 heaping cup Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes, warmed (or your favorite mashed potatoes)
- 1/4 cup lite sour cream
- 1/3 cup reduced fat Colby-Jack Cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 83g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 227 | |
| Calories from Fat 154 | 68% |
| Total Fat 17.23g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 6.91g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium 235mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 3.19g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.17g | 1% |
| Protein 15.0g | 24% |
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