Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Whether in a saucepan or the microwave, you can make this dish tasty without added fat or salt.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 (about 1 lb) large potatoes, peeled, quartered
2 cups skim milk
2 cloves garlic, large, chopped
1/2 tsp white pepper
Stovetop:
1. Cook potatoes, covered, in small amount of boiling water for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Drain and recover.
2. Meanwhile, in small saucepan over low heat, cook garlic in milk until soft (about 30 minutes).
3. Add milk-garlic mixture and white pepper to potatoes. Beat with electric mixer on low speed, or mash with potato masher, until smooth.
Microwave:
1. Scrub potatoes, pat dry, and prick with fork.
2. On plate, cook potatoes uncovered on 100 percent (high) power until tender (about 12 minutes), turning over once.
3. Let stand 5 minutes, then peel and quarter.
4. Meanwhile, in 4-cup measuring glass, combine milk and garlic. Cook, uncovered, on 50 percent (medium) power until garlic is soft (about 4 minutes).
5. Continue as directed in stovetop directions.
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