Low-Fat Mashed Potatoes

Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Creamy low-fat mashed potatoes with a hint of onion and seasoned with pepper, perfect as a comforting side dish for family meals or gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 5 Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 c. low-fat milk
  • 1 qt. water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 onion, halved
  • 4 whole peppercorns
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut up
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Put potatoes into a large pan with the low-fat milk, water, bay leaf, halved onion, and peppercorns.
  2. Add enough additional water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat and let it bubble steadily for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are very tender and almost falling apart.
  3. Lift the potatoes from the cooking water and transfer them to a bowl. Discard the bay leaf, onion, and peppercorns. Do not discard the cooking water.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid to mash the potatoes with a potato masher or pastry blender until blended.
  5. Add 2 more tablespoons of the water and continue to mash until the potatoes are light and fluffy. Add another tablespoon if necessary.
  6. Beat in the unsalted butter, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, then serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

464 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 32g 41% DV
Carbs 45.4g 16% DV
Fiber 8.7g 31% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9803.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 640mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 56.3mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 259.8mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 18.5mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 264.3mg 20% DV
Iron 11.5mg 64% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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