CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES (LOW-FAT)

Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes (Low-Fat) image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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4 medium potatoes, peeled, 1-inch pieces
8 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/3 cup fresh chives or 2 tablespoons dried chives
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

In medium saucepan over high heat, boil potatoes in 2 inches of water about 12 minutes, or until tender; drain thoroughly.
Shake potatoes in pan 1 to 2 minutes over low heat to dry thoroughly.
Mash potatoes with electric mixer or potatoe masher. (Do not overbeat).
Mix in cheese until melted.
Mix in milk and chives.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir gently over low heat just until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 117.3, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.7