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Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are creamy and much lighter than traditional mashed potatoes, and taste so darn good! The perfect side dish at any holiday.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed, 4 medium )
- 4 large garlic cloves (peeled and halved)
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (sub vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1/4 cup fat free milk
- 1 tbsp whipped butter
- kosher salt ( to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs such as parsley (thyme or chives)
Instructions
- Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot with salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Drain and return potatoes and garlic to pan over low heat. Add sour cream and remaining ingredients. Using a masher, mash until smooth and if it's too watery, let it cook a few minutes until the texture is perfect.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with herbs.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3/4 cup
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
112.5mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 112.5mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.