While the potato mix is cooking, the rest
of the recipe can come together. Younger cooks can be in charge
of combining yogurt mixture.
Potato Pastisio
- 1 (5-ounce) package scalloped
potato mix
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt
1/4 cup lowfat milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Prepare scalloped potato
mix in an 8x8-inch baking dish according to package directions.
Bake for minimum time called for on package.
- Meanwhile cook ground
pork and onion in large skillet until meat is browned and onion
is tender; drain well. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, garlic
powder and cinnamon. In a bowl combine yogurt, milk, egg and
Parmesan; mix well.
- Remove baked potato mixture
from oven; spread meat evenly on top. Pour egg-yogurt mixture
over all. Return to oven for about 15 minutes or until set. Let
stand 5 minutes; cut into squares to serve.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 453 calories
Protein 29 grams
Fat 22 grams
Sodium 1114 milligrams
Cholesterol 135 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
