Recipe: Cream Cheese Whipped Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is low in fat but high in satisfaction. Try it as a tasty alternative to full-fat dairy whipped potatoes.
This version of mashed potatoes is full of flavor but not the fat. Made with nonfat and low-fat dairy, it has all the tasty spuds you need for a classic side dish.
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2 lbs potatoes
¾ cup nonfat milk
4 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
Alternatively: Cook potatoes per directions ahead of time, drain, cover and refrigerate in a microwave-safe container. Just before serving, add remainder of ingredients and microwave until hot, about 6 minutes total — stopping to stir once at 3 minutes. Whip with hand mixer or electric mixer.
This recipe makes 8 servings.
Each serving contains:
Calories: 136 (12% calories from fat)
Fat: 1.5g
Saturated fat: 0.9g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1.8g