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.

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