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Side Dishes – Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes
This is a light version of the all-time classic. You can “jazz it up” with roasted garlic purée, or buttermilk and chives.

Substitute evaporated low fat milk for cream.
Reduce butter by half.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:
2 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks
1/2 cup evaporated milk, low fat, scalded
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Use a potato masher to work in milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

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Instead of this…
Calories Fat (g)
Traditional recipe, 1 serving. 180 13

Try this…
Calories Fat (g)
Modified recipe, 1 serving. 76 2

Total savings:  104 calories and 11 grams of fat per serving

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