smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until thick and smooth, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Add salt, pepper, chives, and cheese; stir until blended. Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes. Add zucchini to cooled sauce; stir until blended.

Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl and beat on Speed 5/High until stiff peaks form, about 1½ minutes; reserve.

Place yolks in a medium bowl and beat on Speed 3/Medium until blended. Add zucchini sauce and mix on Speed 1/Low until blended, about 15 to 20 seconds.

Using a rubber spatula, fold zucchini mixture into beaten egg whites. Coat a 1½ quart (6-cup) soufflé dish (straight-sided) with cooking spray.

Transfer soufflé mixture to dish and bake until metal knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 215 (68% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 10g

• fat 16g • sat. fat 9g • chol. 180mg • sod. 375mg

SmartPowerTM Tip:

Separating eggs: Break eggs one at a time into two small bowls (one for whites and one for yolks) and transfer the whites to a mixing bowl. Repeat with remaining eggs. This will prevent a yolk from ruining the entire bowl of egg whites.

South of the Border

Mashed Potatoes

Our tasters raved about this hot and spicy

potato casserole.

Makes 4¼ cups (8 servings)

¾teaspoon salt, divided

2½ pounds potatoes, (about 7-8 medium)

¼cup margarine, cut into 4-5 pieces

1cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon cumin

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

¼ cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted and dried on paper towels

¼ cup finely chopped jalapeño peppers,* drained and dried on paper towels

¼ cup chopped pimento, drained and dried on paper towels

Fill a 2-quart saucepan with 4 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt. Peel and quarter potatoes; place in covered saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, remove cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and return to saucepan.

Mash potatoes on Speed 1/Low until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add margarine and mix on Speed 1/Low until well blended, about 45 seconds. Add buttermilk, cumin, red pepper and

remaining salt; mix on Speed 3/Medium until fluffy, about 45 seconds. Scrape down sides of pan with rubber spatula as necessary.

Add corn, jalapeño peppers, and pimento; mix on Speed 1/Low until just blended.

Place potato mixture in a 1½ quart (6-cup) casserole dish and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place casserole in oven and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.

*Mild, medium, or hot jalapeño peppers may be used.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with London Broil or chicken marinated in salsa and garlic.

Chili Bake: Place chili in a casserole dish. Top with South of the Border Mashed Potatoes and bake.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 225 (25% from fat) • carb. 38g • pro. 5g

• fat 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 2mg • sod. 186mg

SmartPowerTM Tip:

Occasionally ingredients may cling to the side of the mixing bowl. If this happens, use a rubber spatula to scrape down the side of the bowl.

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