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Mashed Potatoes

:  January/February 1998

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Chicken broth adds a savory touch and reduced-fat sour cream adds richness without lots of fat.


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Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Makes: 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | High potassium | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds baking potatoes, (about 8 potatoes), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, heated
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Preparation

  1. Place potatoes in a large heavy pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Off the heat, mash potatoes, adding enough hot broth to make a smooth puree. Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Keep the potatoes warm, covered with wax paper, over a pan of barely simmering water for up to 1 hour.

Nutrition

Per serving: 178 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 3 g fiber; 62 mg sodium; 957 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (68% daily value), Potassium (27% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch


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Type of Dish
Side dish, potato/starch
Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
High potassium
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
6
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
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Fall
Winter
Holiday
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Thanksgiving
Style/Theme
Comfort foods
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Kid-friendly
Potluck
Publication
January/February 1998
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