Skinny Mashed Potatoes Recipes

SKINNY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes; add just enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
• In same saucepan, mash potatoes, oil and salt with potato masher just until lumpy. Gradually add buttermilk, mashing until blended but still lumpy. (Amount of buttermilk needed to make potatoes creamy depends on variety of potatoes used.) Season to taste with pepper. Stir in chives.

SKINNY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender and drain well.
• Combine potatoes and broth in a bowl and mash to desired consistency.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Tip: For a 'buttery' look without the butter, add a few granules of chicken bouillon- Thanks SusieQusie! You could also add some butter flavored granules like Butter Buds or Molly McButter).

SKINNY GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and chop potatoes (or leave the peels on).
• Boil potatoes until tender. Drain.
• Mash the potatoes with a masher, adding broth a little at a time to desired consistency.
• Add garlic and parsley.
• Chunk up the cheese slightly and mix in gently. Do not mix completely.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

SKINNY CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. In a covered large saucepan, cook potatoes in enough boiling water to cover for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer on low speed. Season with the salt and pepper. If necessary, add a small amount of milk for desired consistency.
• Grease four 10- to 12-ounce individual casseroles or custard cups or a 1- to 1 1/2-quart casserole. Spoon potato mixture into prepared casserole(s). In a chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with chilled beaters of an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl); fold in sour cream and cheese. Spoon cheese mixture over potatoes. Place casserole(s) on a baking sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through.