21
Mashed Potatoes
5 large potatoes (about
2
1
⁄2 lbs. [1130 g]),
peeled, quartered,
and boiled
1
⁄2 cup (120 ml) low-fat
milk, heated
2 tablespoons (30 ml)
butter or margarine
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
1
⁄8 teaspoon (.5 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 pro, 19 g carb,
3 g fat, 8 mg chol, 296 mg sod.
VARIATIONS
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Substitute 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic salt for salt.
Per serving: About 111 cal, 2 g pro, 19 g carb,
3 g fat, 8 mg chol, 239 mg sod.
