Thursday, November 24, 2011

Healthier Mashed Potatoes

I leave the skin on my mashed potatoes since it adds fiber and a nice earthy taste.  These potatoes have far less fat and calories than most recipes so feel free to have seconds.  Top these taters with drunken gravy.

Ingredients:
  • 8 large Yukon Gold potatoes, with skin, cut in similar size cubes 
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup fat free half-n-half
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
Directions: Over high heat bring a salted pot of water to a boil.  Carefully add in potatoes.  Once potatoes come to a boil cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.  Drain potatoes in a large colander and return to pot.
Smash potatoes with a fork, masher, hand, etc.  Add butter, half-n-half, and chicken stock to pan.
Mix until ingredients are absorbed and potatoes are fluffy.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve with drunken gravy.  

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