KitchenAid Mixer - Mashed Potatoes

2 pounds (about 6
medium) russet
potatoes, peeled, cut
into quarters, and
boiled
1
⁄4 cup margarine or
butter, softened
1
⁄2 teaspoon salt
1
⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
1
⁄4-
1
⁄3 cup lowfat milk,
warmed
Drain potatoes well. Return to hot saucepan. Add
margarine, salt, and pepper. Beat on Speed 4 about
20 seconds, or until potatoes are broken up.
Continuing on Speed 4, slowly add milk. Beat about
45 seconds, or until smooth. Serve immediately.
Yield: 8 servings (about
1
⁄2 cup per serving).
Per serving: About 137 cal, 3 g pro, 19 g carb,
6 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 221 mg sod.
VARIATIONS:
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Add 6 to 8 large, peeled cloves garlic to potatoes
before boiling.
Yield: 8 servings (about
1
⁄2 cup per serving).
Per serving: About 140 cal, 3 g pro, 20 g carb,
6 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 222 mg sod.
Carrot and Leek Mashed Potatoes
Add 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces, and
1 medium leek, cut into 1-inch pieces, to potatoes
before boiling. Cook until tender.
Yield: 10 to 12 servings (about
1
⁄2 cup per serving).
Per serving: About 154 cal, 3 g pro, 23 g carb,
6 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 231 mg sod.
Pesto Mashed Potatoes
Prepare potatoes as directed. Add
1
⁄4 cup prepared
pesto. Beat on Speed 5 about 15 seconds, or until
blended.
Yield: 8 servings (about
1
⁄2 cup per serving).
Per serving: About 176 cal, 4 g pro, 20 g carb,
10 g total fat, 2 g sat fat, 1 mg chol, 276 mg sod.
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