Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (Lower Fat)

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs potatoes (about 4 large)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese, softened
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
  3. Peel potatoes; place in a large mixing bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
  4. Add 1 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, yogurt, milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt; adjusting the quantity of the yogurt to suit your personal taste and needs.
  5. Mix until all ingredients are blended.
  6. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish.
  7. Brush top of mixture with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.
  8. Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate.
  9. If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  10. Bake at 350°F, uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

597 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 41.9g 54% DV
Carbs 50.2g 18% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 14.9g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9881mg 100% DV
Potassium 1109.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 96.5mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 723mcg 80% DV
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 228.3mg 18% DV
Iron 7.2mg 40% DV

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

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