Basic Mashed Potatoes
United States Potato Board
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 1/4pounds russet potatoes
- 1/2cup each: nonfat plain yogurt and fat-free milk
- 1 1/2tablespoons healthy butter spread
- 1/4teaspoon sea salt (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic or seasoned salt)
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place whole potatoes (do not poke) into microwave-safe dish. Cover dish. (If covering dish with plastic wrap, poke small hole in plastic.) Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes depending on strength of microwave. Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave; carefully remove cover and mash well. Stir in yogurt, milk, butter spread and seasonings. Cook for a minute or 2 more to heat if necessary.
Note: Yukon Gold, yellow or white potatoes can be substituted.
Recipe courtesy of the United States Potato Board
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 170
- Fat 3.5g
- Saturated Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 220mg
- Potassium 644mg
- Carbohydrate 29g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 5g