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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Garlic mashed potatoes can be creamy and flavorful without all that butter and cream. Try this version for your holiday table, or as a side dish for any occasion.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/3 cup fat-free milk, warmed
  • 1/3 cup fat -free sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Chives, freshly chopped

Preparation:

Boil potatoes and garlic cloves in a large saucepan for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Drain and return to pan. Add heated milk plus sour cream to potatoes and garlic, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Use a little more milk if you prefer thinner mashed potatoes. Add black pepper to taste. Garnish with some chopped chives.

Serves 6.

Per Serving Calories 124, Calories from Fat 1, Total Fat 0.2g (Sat 0g), Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 36mg, Carbohydrate 26.9g, Fiber 3.5g, Protein 3.8g

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