21
Mashed Potatoes
5 large potatoes
(about 2
1
⁄2 lbs
[1250 g]), peeled,
quartered, and
boiled
1
⁄2 cup (125 mL) low-
fat milk, heated
2 tbs (25 mL) butter
or margarine
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1
⁄8 tsp (.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 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).
9 large potatoes
(about 5 lbs
[2500 g]), peeled,
quartered, and
boiled
2
⁄3 cup (150 mL) low-
fat milk, heated
3 tbs (45 mL) butter
or margarine
1
1
⁄2 tsp (7 mL) salt
1
⁄4 tsp (1 mL) black
pepper