Recipe: Light + Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Excess unhealthy saturated fat in our mashed potato recipe is replaced with plenty of flavor from garlic, white pepper, chives and paprika. Garlic is a source of antioxidants that may improve heart health and support a healthy immune system.

Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered                             
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
½ cup skim milk
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 dash paprika

Preparation

1. Place potatoes in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and cook 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the potatoes.
4. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, salt, garlic powder, pepper; beat until smooth. 
5. Stir in chives and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Information

Makes 8 servings

Calories: 160 
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 330 mg
Carbohydrate: 33 g
Protein: 8 g