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A favorite comforting potato dish.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

5 A Day servings: 1

2 pounds (6 medium) potatoes, cut into 1-inch chucks
1¼ cups lowfat milk
3 tablespoons margarine
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

  1. In large saucepan cook potatoes in 2 inches boiling water, covered, about 10 minutes until tender; drain thoroughly, then shake potatoes over low heat 1 to 2 minutes to dry thoroughly. Mash potatoes with potato masher or beat with electric hand mixer; reserve. Place milk, margarine and garlic in small saucepan; set over medium-low heat and simmer until heated through, beat into potatoes until thoroughly mixed and fluffy. Mix in additional milk, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.


Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 130 Saturated Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g Dietary Fiber: 6g
Total Fat: 4g % of Calories from Fat: 26%
Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 240mg
  Protein: 4g