KitchenAid K45SS Instructions and Recipes - Page 17

Mashed Potatoes 2 pounds (about 6 medium) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into quarters, and boiled 1⁄4 cup margarine or butter, softened 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄4-1⁄3 cup lowfat milk, warmed Drain potatoes well. Return to hot saucepan. Add margarine, salt, and pepper. Beat on Speed 1 about 20 seconds, or until potatoes are broken up. Continuing on Speed 1, slowly add milk. Beat about 45 seconds, or until smooth. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings (about 1⁄2 cup per serving). Per serving: About 137 cal, 3 g pro, 19 g carb, 6 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 221 mg sod. VARIATIONS Garlic Mashed Potatoes Add 6 to 8 large, peeled cloves garlic to potatoes before boiling. Yield: 8 servings (about 1⁄2 cup per serving). Per serving: About 140 cal, 3 g pro, 20 g carb, 6 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 222 mg sod. Carrot and Leek Mashed Potatoes Add 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces, and 1 medium leek, cut into 1-inch pieces, to potatoes before boiling. Cook until tender. Yield: 10 to 12 servings (about 1⁄2 cup per serving). Per serving: About 154 cal, 3 g pro, 23 g carb, 6 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 231 mg sod. Pesto Mashed Potatoes Prepare potatoes as directed. Add 1⁄4 cup prepared pesto. Beat on Speed 1 about 15 seconds, or until blended. Yield: 8 servings (about 1⁄2 cup per serving). Per serving: About 176 cal, 4 g pro, 20 g carb, 10 g total fat, 2 g sat fat, 1 mg chol, 276 mg sod. 15