Cheesy Hashbrowns - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

ChefsGirl · 03-31-2009, 11:43 AM

I induldged in my weakness from the cafe this morning. They are hasbrown potatoes made w/ cheddar cheese & maybe sour cream & then baked all golden & gooey.

I had about 1 cup. Any ideas on the points? I want to use my weekly allowance for this "treat" & stay on plan!

Thanks!

Jane · 04-02-2009, 06:40 PM

That sounds similar to Cracker Barrel restaurant's Hash Brown casserole nutrition info:

Hash Brown Casserole [7.4 oz] (499 cal/38.4g fat/0g fiber/30.9g carbs/10.9g protein)

I loaned out my calculator, and all I have is the cardboard slider. The fat is off the chart, but seems it would be about 14 or 15 points. Maybe someone with a calculator can give you the exact points.

Thighs Be Gone · 04-02-2009, 06:46 PM

no idea but wow does that sound good...

I ate hashbrowns the last time we went to Waffle House! It was all I ate but it was good.

Suzyszoo · 04-02-2009, 07:21 PM

From
http://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nu...rown-casserole

"There are 499 calories in 1 serving of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Hashbrown Casserole.
Calorie break-down: 69% fat, 25% carbs, 6% protein.
Calculated Weight Watchers® points: 13 points.
Estimated Net Carbs (non-fiber carbs): 29g."

Now, it doesn't say how big one serving is. My mother makes this hashbrown casserole as well. Loaded in fats. Very tasty. Worth 13 points? Not for me at this point...

ChefsGirl · 04-02-2009, 10:02 PM

I counted it as 13, thought it would be similar as potatoes au gratin the the WW point book. Very rare indulgence. Haven't had them since December.

Thanks everyone!

Suzyszoo · 04-02-2009, 11:54 PM

I grew up in Idaho, ANYTHING with potatoes in it I can't stop eating... Especially not stop at one little cup of this...

tdiprincess · 04-03-2009, 08:43 AM

We all have things that we still enjoy as a treat! I have my Cincoshakes from our local "starbuck-like-but-better" shop.. I now order it with 2% milk and no whip cream. It comes out to about 8pts. I only get it about once a week, if I have extra room, if that!
You could also find a way to make that a bit healthier at home.. potatoes, low-fat cheese, lf or ff sour cream.. I bet it would still taste just as good!

ChefsGirl · 04-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Hey good idea about making it at home........will add to the grocery list.

Thanks!

Jane · 04-06-2009, 10:11 AM

Be careful making it at home because then you'll have a whole pan of it, instead of one serving. Even if you lighten it up, that could be dangerous since it's a trigger food for you. Just a thought.