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Light 'n' Creamy Mashed Potatoes

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"You'd never know that these mashed potatoes are on the lighter side. Garlic and chives season them nicely while sour cream and cream cheese add richness. They're special enough for company. -Test Kitchen"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 dash paprika

Directions

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the potatoes. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, salt, garlic powder and pepper; beat until smooth. Stir in chives. Sprinkle with paprika.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2/3 cup) equals 140 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 322 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.