Mashed Potatoes
5large potatoes (about 21⁄2 lbs [1250 g]), peeled, quartered, and boiled
1⁄2 cup (125 mL) low- fat milk, heated
2tbs (25 mL) butter or margarine
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1⁄8 tsp (.5 mL) black pepper
9large potatoes (about 5 lbs [2500 g]), peeled, quartered, and boiled
2⁄3 cup (150 mL) low- fat milk, heated
3tbs (45 mL) butter or margarine
11⁄2 tsp (7 mL) salt
1⁄4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
Warm mixer bowl and flat beater with hot water; dry. Place hot potatoes in bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Gradually turn to Speed 2 and mix about 1 minute, or until smooth.
Add all remaining ingredients. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 30 seconds, or until milk is absorbed. Gradually turn to Speed 6 and beat about 1 minute, or until fluffy. Stop and scrape bowl. Exchange flat beater for wire whip. Turn to Speed 10 and whip 2 to 3 minutes.
Yield: 9 servings (3⁄4 cup [175 mL] per serving).
Per serving: About 111 cal, 2 g protein, 19 g carb, 3 g fat, 8 mg chol, 296 mg sodium.
VARIATIONS
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Substitute 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic salt for salt.
Per serving: About 111 cal, 2 g protein, 19 g carb, 3 g fat, 8 mg chol, 239 mg sodium.
Mashed Potatoes for a Crowd
Prepare as directed above, using 6qt (5.68 L) mixer bowl.
Yield: 18 servings (3⁄4 cup (175 mL) per serving).
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