Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Servings: | Amount Per Serving: 0.75 cups

• Calories: 165 | Total Fat: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 31g | Fiber: 4g
• Cholesterol: 9mg| Protein: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 2g | Sugar: 3g

• Prep Time: 15mins
• Cook Time: 30mins
• Total Time: 45mins

Ingredients

• 1) 2 lbs (900g) 4 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2) 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 3) 0.25 cup light sour cream
• 4) 0.5 cup fat free chicken broth, sub vegetable broth for vegetarian
• 5) 0.25 cup skim milk
• 6) 1 tablespoon whipped butter
• 7) Kosher salt to taste
• 8) Dash of fresh ground pepper
• 9) 1 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice: parsley, thyme, chives

Steps

• 1) Put potatoes and garlic in a large pot with salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
• 2) Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 3) Drain and return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add sour cream and remaining ingredients. Using a masher, mash until smooth.
• 4) Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

• 1) To mash the potatoes, use a potato masher or a hand mixer to get them extra whipped.
  An immersion blender, it will make it pasty.
• 2) For those who feel they are watery, when the potatoes are done try putting them in a strainer and covering them with a dish cloth for several minutes,
  which will absorb some of the moisture. Then proceed with the recipe.
• 3) Substitute sour cream for greek yogurt