Best 5 Healthy Mashed Potatoes Recipes
**Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages**. They are creamy, fluffy, and versatile, making them a great side dish for a variety of meals. Mashed potatoes can be made with just a few simple ingredients, but there are many different ways to flavor and customize them. This article provides three delicious recipes for mashed potatoes: a classic mashed potato recipe, a roasted garlic mashed potato recipe, and a sweet potato mashed potato recipe.
**The classic mashed potato recipe is a simple but satisfying dish**. It is made with potatoes, milk, butter, and salt and pepper. The roasted garlic mashed potato recipe adds a delicious roasted garlic flavor to the potatoes. The sweet potato mashed potato recipe is a unique and flavorful twist on the classic dish. It is made with sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and cinnamon. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a classic comfort food or something new and exciting, these mashed potato recipes are sure to please.
HEALTHY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Creamy potatoes with garlic and herbs is a satisfying side to any meat dish. Sandi Richard came up with this, but I changed it a bit. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut in half. Place in large stovetop pot with 4 whole garlic cloves. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil and cook until potatoes are tender.
- When potatoes are tender, drain and mash along with garlic cloves using a potato masher or electric beaters.
- Stir butter or olive oil, sage, salt, pepper and sour cream or buttermilk into the remaining potatoes and return to low heat, stirring until warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 110.9, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3, Protein 5.5
HEALTHY CREAMY PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES
Easy and low fat, this Kraft recipe is a keeper for sure. The red peel adds a nice colour to the dish. This counts as 3 WW points. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 5 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Add broth; cover. Bring to a boil on high heat; simmer on medium heat 15 minutes, stirring after 8 minutes. Uncover; stir potatoes. Simmer, uncovered for 5 to 6 minutes or until potatoes are tender and most of broth is absorbed.
- Add cream cheese spread. Reduce heat to low. Mash potatoes slightly until cream cheese is melted. Add sour cream and Parmesan; mash until potatoes are smooth and heated through.
HEALTHY MASHED POTATOES
This perennially popular side dish is often so laden with butter and hot cream that the flavor of the potato gets lost in the mashing. Our rendition derives its velvety texture from butter and skim milk, plus one secret ingredient.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Puree half of the cottage cheese in a blender; set aside. Cover potatoes with water by 1 inch in a medium saucepan. Add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add both pureed and whole-curd cottage cheese, pepper, chives, butter, and milk. Season with salt. Mash to desired consistency. Serve garnished with chives.
HEALTHY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Garlic cloves add pungent complexity to creamy mashed potatoes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the potatoes and whole garlic; add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and set aside in a warm place.
- Meanwhile, in the same saucepan, combine milk, butter, and salt; season with pepper. Place over low heat until butter has melted and milk is warm to the touch. Pass potatoes and garlic through a ricer or food mill into saucepan, and stir gently to combine with milk mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 g, Cholesterol 11 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 259 g
HEALTHY MASHED POTATOES
This is a diet version of my recipe #201988, but you won't notice any flavor missing. Hubby, who has always insisted on adding butter to his mashed potatoes, doesn't feel the need to do so with these :)
Provided by puppitypup
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash potatoes and cut off any eyes. Do not peel them. Cut them in quarters and place in good sized pot. Fill with enough water to cover potatoes and add salt.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 - 25 minutes or until tender.
- Drain water and smash the potatoes in the pot with a potato masher.
- Add cream cheese and half the milk and continue to smash with masher. Add egg too if desired (it adds to both the fluffy texture and a nice color).
- Add remaining milk as needed and most of the cheddar cheese. (You might need more milk, depending on your potatoes).
- Add pepper to taste and garnish with remaining cheddar cheese.
Tips:
- Yukon Gold potatoes: These are the best choice for mashed potatoes because they have a smooth, creamy texture and hold their shape well when cooked.
- Russet potatoes: Russets are also a good choice, but they are a bit drier than Yukon Golds. To make them creamier, add more butter or milk.
- Peel the potatoes: Peeling the potatoes will give you a smoother mashed potato. However, you can leave the skin on if you prefer.
- Boil the potatoes: Boiling is the best way to cook potatoes for mashed potatoes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the potatoes. Cook until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes: Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them steam dry for a few minutes.
- Mash the potatoes: There are several ways to mash potatoes. You can use a potato masher, a hand mixer, or a food processor. If you are using a food processor, be careful not to over-process the potatoes, or they will become gluey.
- Add milk and butter: Once the potatoes are mashed, add milk and butter. Start with a small amount and add more until you reach the desired consistency.
- Season the potatoes: Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as chives, parsley, or rosemary.
- Serve the potatoes: Mashed potatoes can be served immediately or kept warm in a slow cooker. They can also be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like them creamy or chunky, with or without skins, mashed potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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