Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. russet potatoes

• 1 peeled garlic cloves

• ¼ cup 1% milk

• 1 Tbsp. light butter

Instructions:

1. Peel and cut potatoes in half. Place in 5 quart pan, cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a 1 quart pan, combine garlic, milk and butter. Cover and place over medium low heat until garlic is tender, about 10 minutes.

3. In a blender or food processor, puree garlic and milk mixture.

4. Drain potatoes. Return to pan and add garlic mixture. Mix with mixer until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts:

Serving Slice: ½ cup

Calories: 110

Total Fat: 5 g

Total Carbohydrate: 20 g

Protein: 3 g

Equivalents: 1 Starch