2 lbs (1 kg) (about
6 medium) russet
potatoes, peeled, cut
into quarters, and
boiled
/
cup (50 mL)
1
4
margarine
or butter, softened
/
tsp (2 mL) salt
1
2
/
tsp (0.5 mL) black
1
8
pepper
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-
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cup (50-75 mL)
1
1
4
3
lowfat milk, warmed
Mashed Potatoes
Drain potatoes well. Return to hot saucepan. Add
margarine, salt, and pepper. Beat on Speed 4 on 7 speed
hand mixer or Speed 5 on 9 speed hand mixer about
20 seconds, or until potatoes are broken up. Continuing
on Speed 4 on 7 speed hand mixer or Speed 5 on
9 speed hand mixer, slowly add milk. Beat about
45 seconds, or until smooth. Serve immediately.
Yield: 8 servings (about
Per serving: About 137 cal., 3 g protein, 19 g carb,
6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 221 mg
sodium.
VARIATIONS:
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Add 6 to 8 large, peeled cloves garlic to potatoes before
boiling.
Yield: 8 servings (about
Per serving: About 140 cal., 3 g protein, 20 g carb,
6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 222 mg
sodium.
Carrot and Leek Mashed Potatoes
Add 2 medium carrots, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces, and
1 medium leek, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces, to potatoes
before boiling. Cook until tender.
Yield: 10 to 12 servings (about
per serving).
Per serving: About 154 cal., 3 g protein, 23 g carb,
6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 231 mg
sodium.
Pesto Mashed Potatoes
Prepare potatoes as directed. Add
prepared pesto. Beat on Speed 4 on 7 speed hand mixer
or Speed 5 on 9 speed hand mixer about 15 seconds, or
until blended.
Yield: 8 servings (about
Per serving: About 176 cal., 4 g protein, 20 g carb,
10 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 1 mg cholesterol,
276 mg sodium.
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cup [125 mL] per serving).
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cup [125 mL] per serving).
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cup [125 mL]
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cup (50 mL)
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cup [125 mL] per serving).
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