Sometimes a recipe will suggest serving skinny mashed potatoes alongside an entrée. A few people have asked what we mean by skinny mashed potatoes.
You can add flavor to skinny mashed potatoes by adding some crushed roasted garlic, a little chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, or a simple blend of fresh or dried herbs to give them added interest.
If you want that buttery flavor without the butter, use butter-flavored sprinkles (such as Butter Buds), or go ahead and add just one tablespoon of butter as a special treat.
As always, go easy on portion sizes. A serving size of mashed potatoes should really be no more than a half cup.
Try this almost fat-free recipe for garlic mashed potatoes.

