RICH & CREAMY PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES

Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes image

For special occasions (like my husband's birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It's divine comfort food. -Jo Ann Burrington, Osceola, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
1 cup chicken broth
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Butter and additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Uncover; cook until broth is almost evaporated, 4-6 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese until melted. Mash potatoes slightly, gradually adding sour cream, Parmesan cheese and salt; heat through. If desired, serve with butter and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges