MASHED POTATO AND SAUSAGE BAKE

I know this doesn't sound like a diabetic recipe but it really is okay for most diabetics when you just need some 'meat and taters'! You will see from the nutritional information at the end of the recipe that diabetics can enjoy this dish on occasion.

5 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
Water to cover potatoes
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 lb fully cooked kielbasa, sliced
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried oregano

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes well and transfer to a mixer bowl. Add the sour cream and broth to the potatoes and beat on low speed until smooth.

In a skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms, onion and garlic until veggies are tender.

Spray a 9-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread half the mashed potatoes over bottom of the pan; top with the sausage/veggie mixture. Add the remaining half of the potatoes. Sprinkle the cheese, parsley, and oregano over the top.

Bake at 350 degrees 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and top is lightly browned.

Yield: 7 servings (Only 1 serving for diabetics!)
Per serving: 210 calories, 22 g carbs, 15 g protein
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 meats, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

Note: This is a file photo.