how to make healthy mashed potato?

Answer 1

Get the skinny on mashed potatoes when you mash with reduced­calorie margarine and skim milk!



8 to 10 medium russet potatoes (about 3 lb.), peeled, cut into quarters
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine, if desired
Dash pepper
1/4 cup warm skim milk



1 . Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Add 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium­low; cover loosely and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily when pierced with fork. Drain well.
2 . Return potatoes to saucepan; shake saucepan gently over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
3 . . Mash potatoes with potato masher until no lumps remain. Add margarine, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; continue mashing, gradually adding enough milk to make potatoes smooth and creamy.

Answer 2

I agree w/ Heather on the skim milk. However, I think you may need some fat for flavor, so perhaps 1% milk would be better. Also, perhaps instead of using butter, you could use margarine or use unsalted butter. If you use unsalted, then you can more easily regulate the sodium in the mashed potatoes.

Also, I think different potatoes have different nutritional values. So, if you get potatoes that are good for you to begin with, then they should end up still being good for you after mashed, as opposed to potatoes that are good for you, but not as good for you.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Garlic-Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Serves 4

1 Medium Head Cauliflower
1 Tbsp Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 Tsp Minced Garlic
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
1/8 Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 Tsp Dry Chives, chopped, for garnish
3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

Instructions:
Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.

Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.

In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, ranch flavored salad dressing mix, salt, and pepper until almost smooth.

Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Answer 4

Mashed potatos get a bad rap.

I usually boil and then when cooled, cut up the potatoes, I add a stick of butter and whole milk until they seem right.

Milk has calcium and vitamin d and white veggies are good for you. Everything in moderation.

You make them good for you by eating a half cup instead of 2 cups of potatoes

Answer 5

What I do is not use potatoes. I use steamed cauliflower. Then you add a tiny bit of butter and salt and pepper and mash it up to for the consistency of mashed potatoes but a lot healthier for you. Give it a try!

Answer 6

Mashed Potato & Yam Recipe



2 yellow potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold)

1/4 yam

1/2 cup skim or soy milk

1/4 cup diced onions

1 clove garlic

3 tbsp low fat cream cheese

2 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 - 1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt (optional)


Chop potatoes and yam into big chunks (to prepare them for the blender later on). Do not peel.

Place potatoes and yam in a large pot. Cover with water and boil for 20 minutes.

Saute onion, garlic, butter, pepper, nutmeg, and salt until onions are golden brown.

Warm milk 30-60 seconds in the microwave or a few on medium heat on oven. Do not boil.

Drain water from cooking pot.

Place all ingredients (potatoes and yam, milk, and onion mix) into a blender.

Blend to your preferred consistency.

Answer 7

I just boil some potatoes with the skins left on until fork tender. I then mash with fat free sour cream. I use the old fashioned potato masher. Salt and pepper to taste and a little butter. Plain,simple and good.

Answer 8

Cook up some real potatoes until they're soft, and mash them with some milk.

Answer 9

Potatoes aren't fattening in themselves - it's how you cook them and what you add to them that makes them unhealthy.

I would use a little bit of skimmed milk and some low fat buttery spread. You could try adding some mashed swede, that's yummy and would make it really healthy.

Answer 10

Try using Smart Balance instead of butter and 2% milk. Portion control as mentioned is perfect for making something better/healthy for you. Potato's are good for you.