5.17.2011

Skinny Girl Mashed Potatoes

With bathing suit season right around the corner, most of us are trying to cut calories where we can and maybe skip that second chocolate chip cookie (yes, I said second). These mashed potatoes have all the flavor of traditional mashed potatoes without all the calories. I made small substitutions with more "skinny girl" friendly ingredients and didn't have to sacrifice flavor at all. Serve these mashers with meatloaf, tenderloin, chicken or eat them all by themselves- you will be so very happy you did!

You Will Need:
  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes (they are the best for mashing)
  • 1/4 cup 1% milk
  • 1/4 cup fat free half & half
  • 1 tsp margarine
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp fat free sour cream

Here We Go:
  • Cut potatoes into cubes (the smaller the potato the faster it will cook)
  • Bring medium saucepan to boil and add potatoes
  • Cook on medium for 20-25 minutes
  • Drain potatoes and return to pan
  • Mash potatoes with potato masher or fork
  • Add milk, half & half, margarine, sour cream, salt and pepper
  • Stir all ingredients together



Serves 2-4
Happy Feasting!
   

5 comments:

Maris (In Good Taste) said...

I am so excited to see this! My mom who is always dieting loves mashed potatoes! I can't wait to share this with her.

Erin said...

Love when you can cut calories and still eat great tasting food!

Lynda @ TasteFood said...

Sounds like a great guilt-free option to a family favorite!

Emily said...

Swim suit what? I am just going to have my cupcake and not think about it.

Megan @ Pip and Ebby said...

Ha! I LOVE that you said "second!" :) This recipe looks like a great skinny alternate...thanks for sharing!