KitchenAid KHM9, KHM7T Mashed Potatoes, ⁄2 teaspoon 2 ml salt ⁄8 teaspoon 0.5 ml black pepper

Mashed Potatoes

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2pounds (1 kg) (about 6 medium) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into quarters, and boiled

1⁄4 cup (50 ml) margarine or butter, softened

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt

1⁄8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) black pepper

1⁄4-1⁄3cup (50-75 ml) lowfat milk, warmed

Drain potatoes well. Return to hot saucepan. Add margarine, salt, and pepper. Beat on Speed 3 about

20 seconds, or until potatoes are broken up. Continuing on Speed 3, slowly add milk. Beat about 45 seconds, or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings (about 1⁄2 cup [125 ml] 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 [125 ml] 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 (25 mm) pieces, and 1 medium leek, cut into 1-inch (25 mm) pieces, to potatoes before boiling. Cook until tender.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings (about 1⁄2 cup [125 ml] 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 (50 ml) prepared pesto. Beat on Speed 3 about 15 seconds, or until blended.

Yield: 8 servings (about 1⁄2 cup [125 ml] 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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