Creamy Low Calorie Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Creamy mashed potatoes, one of my favorite comfort foods, made lighter and healthier, but just as delicious.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan. Add enough water so they are covered by at least 1 inch. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 - 15 minutes.
- Drain well.
- Add the milk and oil to the potatoes. With a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the potatoes until they are smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper, as necessary.
Notes
Serving size: 2/3 cup
WW Points: 2
Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 2 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes: Substitute 1 medium head mashed potatoes for 1/2 the potatoes. Celery Root and Mashed Potatoes: Substitute 1 pound trimmed, peeled celery root, cut into 1/2-inch pieced for 1 pound of the potatoes. Horseradish Mashed Potatoes: Prepare the potatoes as directed, stirring 2 tablespoons drained prepared white horseradish into potatoes with the milk and olive oil. Spinach: Stir in 1 cup well drained steamed chopped spinach into the potatoes with the milk and olive oil. Other Yummy Additions for your Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Fresh chopped herbs (parsley, chives, rosemary), chopped scallions, pesto, grated parmesan, roasted garlic.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 2 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes: Substitute 1 medium head mashed potatoes for 1/2 the potatoes. Celery Root and Mashed Potatoes: Substitute 1 pound trimmed, peeled celery root, cut into 1/2-inch pieced for 1 pound of the potatoes. Horseradish Mashed Potatoes: Prepare the potatoes as directed, stirring 2 tablespoons drained prepared white horseradish into potatoes with the milk and olive oil. Spinach: Stir in 1 cup well drained steamed chopped spinach into the potatoes with the milk and olive oil. Other Yummy Additions for your Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Fresh chopped herbs (parsley, chives, rosemary), chopped scallions, pesto, grated parmesan, roasted garlic.
Nutrition
Serving: 2/3 cup | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg