Traditional Holiday Recipes -- Made Heart-Healthy

Enjoy your favorite foods (such as eggnog, cheesy potatoes, and stuffing) by making these versions that are lower in fat and calories.

Some holiday staples come with plenty of baggage (in the form of fat, cholesterol, and sodium). Try our heart-smart substitutions instead. Each new holiday favorite is lighter than its standard version but tastes so good, we bet your family won't miss the original.

Read on for recipes featuring low-fat eggnog, low-sodium cheesy potatoes, low-calorie stuffing, low-fat pot roast, and low-calorie pecan pie bars.

BONUS: Save the eggnog for another meal and you can enjoy the two sides, the pot roast, and the pecan bars as a healthy holiday meal for just over 500 calories. Bon appetit!