Mashed Potato Sausage Bake

Sausage and savory seasonings like onion and garlic taste great in this casserole.

—JENNIFER SEEVERS NORTH BEND, OR

PREP: 35 MIN. BAKE: 10 MIN. MAKES: 7 SERVINGS

5 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender; drain.

2. Transfer to a large bowl. Add sour cream and broth; beat on low speed until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

3. Spread half of the potato mixture into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with sausage mixture and remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with the cheese, parsley and oregano.

4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PER SERVING 3/4 cup equals 255 cal., 6 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 49 mg chol., 706 mg sodium, 34 g carb., 3 g fiber, 17 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.