Mashed Potatoes With Variations Recipe

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Mashed Potatoes With Variations
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  1. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine potatoes and just enough water to cover them. ADD SALT; BRING TO A BOIL. Reduce heat to medium low; cook covered for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain well; return potatoes to saucepan. Place over low heat to dry out potatoes slightly shaking saucepan occasionally to prevent them from sticking.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small microwaveable bowl, heat milk and butter or oil in microwave ob high for 1 – 2 minutes or until steaming. Add milk mixture to potatoes, mash roughly with a fork. With an electric mixer, beat potatoes until smooth and creamy (if you don’t want chunky mash). Don’t over beat, as potatoes will become gluey. Add pepper. If desired, season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Spoon into warm serving dish if used right away. Sprinkle with parsley.
  3. To freeze: spoon into containers, label, seal and freeze.
  4. VARIATIONS:.
  5. Pesto potatoes: Omit butter or oil; add 1/4 cup (50 ml) each pesto and freshly grated parmesan cheese before beating.
  6. Mustard mash: Use butter instead o foil; add 1/4 cup (50 ml) grainy Dijon mustard before beating.
  7. Lemony mash: Use oil not butter; add 1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest before beating.
  8. Cheese and onion mash: Use butter not oil; add 1 cup (250 ml) shredded cheddar cheese Swiss cheese and 1/4 cup (50 ml) finely chopped green onions before beating.
  9. Posh French mash: This is called aligot in French. Add 2 peeled cloves of garlic to potatoes before boiling. Drain well, returning garlic with potatoes. Mash as above, using butter not oil. Add 1 cup (250 ml) shredded Gruyere cheese before beating.
  10. Caesar Potatoes: Omit butter and oil; add 1/2 cup (125 ml) thick Caesar dressing and 1/4 cup (50 ml) freshly grated parmesan cheese before beating.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 190.66 Kcal (798 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.84g 6%
Cholesterol 10.59mg 4%
Sodium 108.14mg 5%
Potassium 36.6mg 1%
Total Carbs 35.1g 12%
Sugars 1.03g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15%
Protein 4.45g 9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 104.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.84 Kcal (372 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.79g 6%
Cholesterol 4.93mg 4%
Sodium 50.39mg 5%
Potassium 17.05mg 1%
Total Carbs 16.36g 12%
Sugars 0.48g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 15%
Protein 2.08g 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 48.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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