LIGHT MASHED POTATOES

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Fat-free half-and-half gives these potatoes the same silky texture you'd get with heavy cream but without the fat and cholesterol. Recipe is from Good Housekeeping.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
salt
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half, warmed

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and enough water to cover; heat to boiling on high.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water; drain potatoes.
  • Return potatoes to saucepan.
  • Mash with margarine and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Gradually add warm half-and-half, continuing to mash potatoes until smooth and well blended; add reserved cooking water if necessary.
  • Transfer to serving dish.

ahm3d hero
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best mashed potato recipe I've ever tried.


Inusa Hassan
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These mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're so creamy and flavorful.


James Prosper
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I can add whatever herbs or spices I have on hand to change up the flavor.


Juan Carlos
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These mashed potatoes are my go-to side dish for holiday meals. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Debbie B
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I've made these mashed potatoes several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Malik Farhan Ahmed
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Overall, these mashed potatoes were a good side dish, but I would make a few changes next time.


Vava Dore
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The mashed potatoes were a bit too watery for my liking. I would cook them for a few minutes longer next time.


Michele R. Brown
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These mashed potatoes were a little too bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Gloria Lekgetho
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I added some roasted garlic to my mashed potatoes and they were amazing! I highly recommend it.


Rosted Yt
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I love that this recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of butter. It makes the mashed potatoes lighter and healthier.


Fatima Zahara
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These mashed potatoes were the perfect side dish for my holiday meal. They were creamy and flavorful.


Sajawal Haider
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I'm not usually a fan of mashed potatoes, but these were really good. They were so light and fluffy.


Urmila subedi
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I made these mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


ahsan arshad
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These mashed potatoes were easy to make and tasted delicious. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a light and flavorful side dish.


Mariya umar Aliyu
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mashed potatoes turned out perfectly! I was so happy with how they tasted.


Nikhil RAJ
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These mashed potatoes were a hit with my family! They were light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


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