KitchenAid KHM920, KHM720 manual Mashed Potatoes, Variations

Mashed Potatoes

2tbs (1 kg) (about

6 medium) russet potatoes, peeled, cut

into quarters, and boiled

%cup (50 mL) margarine

or butter, softened

V2 tsp (2 mL) salt

V8 tsp (0.5 mL) black pepper

1/4-V_ cup (50-75 mL) towfat milk, warmed

Drain potatoes well. Return to hot saucepan. Add margarine, salt, and pepper. Beat on Speed 4 on 7 speed hand mixer or Speed 5 on 9 speed hand mixer about

20 seconds, or until potatoes are broken up. Continuing on Speed 4 on 7 speed hand mixer or Speed 5 on

9 speed hand mixer, slowly add milk. Beat about

45 seconds, or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings (about 1/2cup [125 mL] per serving).

Per serving: About 137 cal., 3 g protein, 19 g carb,

6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 221 mg sodium.

VARIATIONS:

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Add 6 to 8 large, peeled cloves garlic to potatoes before boiling.

Yield: 8 servings (about _/2cup [125 mL] per serving).

Per serving: About 140 cal., 3 g protein, 20 g carb,

6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 222 mg sodium.

Carrot and Leek Mashed Potatoes

Add 2 medium carrots, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces, and 1 medium leek, cut into 1" (2.5 cm) pieces, to potatoes before boiling. Cook until tender.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings (about _/2cup [125 mL] per serving).

Per serving: About 154 cal., 3 g protein, 23 g carb,

6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 231 mg sodium.

Pesto Mashed Potatoes

Prepare potatoes as directed. Add _/4cup (50 mL) prepared pesto. Beat on Speed 4 on 7 speed hand mixer or Speed 5 on 9 speed hand mixer about 15 seconds, or until blended.

Yield: 8 servings (about _/2cup [125 mL] per serving).

Per serving: About 176 cal., 4 g protein, 20 g carb, 10 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 276 mg sodium.

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