Rustic Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

NUTRITIONAL INFO;  (for a 2/3 cup serving): 145 calories, 4.7g fat, 19.5g carbs, 2.9gfiber, 6.5g protein; Weight Watchers PtsPlus: 4

Rustic Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

The ingredients; 

• 5 lbs russet potatoes, baked (approx. 12 cups when chopped)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated & divided
• 3/4 cup low fat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 3/4 teaspoon dry ground mustard
• 1-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2-3 minced garlic cloves)
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 or 2 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup chopped green onions, white and green parts, divided

Steps for preparation :

        Firstly, Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub potatoes under running water.do not forget  Use a metal fork to poke a few holes in each potato. After that, Place on rack in oven and bake for 50-60 mins, until soft when squeezed. Remove and cool entirely or refrigerate for gathering casserole later.

    TO ASSEMBLE CASSEROLE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Leaving skin on, chop baked, cooled potatoes into 3/4" cubes and add to large bowl. In separate small bowl, add yogurt,  dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder,milk, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne (if using), and 3/4 cup green onions; stir till mixed. Pour over potatoes and toss until mixed.After that  Transfer mixture to an oiled or sprayed 3-quart (9x13") clear baking dish. 

      Sprinkle left cheddar cheese on top. Bake uncovered 45-55 mins, until lightly browned on top, and edges and bottom are visibly well browned. Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped green onions on top.

     MAKE AHEAD TIP.  refrigerate it after covering the dish  for up to 1 day in advance.. Remove from the fridge a 30 minutes before you want to bake it, 

      Finally,  Keep them in the fridge and reheat  in the oven, or on the stove top or grill. After that, Try reheating in a skillet on the stove-top in order to restore those crispy, brown parts. Great with breakfast that way. Or, wrap it in a foil packet and reheat it on the grill--it can also get brown and crispy that way.