Savory Cheez-It Crusted Potato Casserole
The potato-and-carrot mixture baked as a casserole instead, with a crushed-cracker crust over the top.
- Total
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
Transform your leftover Cheez-Its and protein powder into a hearty, high-protein potato casserole that’s perfect for muscle-building meals.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1.5 cups Cheez-Its
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- spices (your choice) (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and chop the potatoes, onion, and carrots into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped potatoes, onion, carrots, vegetable oil, protein powder, vinegar, and spices. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Crush the Cheez-Its into crumbs and sprinkle them generously on top of the potato mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and sugar together, and sprinkle it over the Cheez-It layer for added texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious high-protein casserole!
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 32 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Carbs
- 60 g
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