Bacon, Cheddar, and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Prepare as directed, except substitute 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese for the cream cheese and reduce salt to 1/2 tsp. After mashing the potatoes, stir in 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled, and 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or chopped green onions. Makes 16 (1/2-cup) servings.Per Serving: 230 calories, 8 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 15 g total fat (9 g sat. fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 1 g total sugar, 10% Vitamin A, 19% Vitamin C, 408 mg sodium, 10% calcium, 5% iron
Tangy Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Prepare as directed, except reduce broth to 3/4 cup and substitute one 8-oz. carton sour cream for the half-and-half or milk; omit cream cheese. After mashing the potatoes, stir in 1/2 cup snipped fresh parsley and/or basil; 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh thyme, rosemary, and/or oregano; and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Makes 12 (1/2-cup) servings. Per Serving: 174 calories, 3 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 11 g total fat (7 g sat. fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 1 g total sugar, 11% Vitamin A, 23% Vitamin C, 302 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 5% iron
Smoky Mexican Mashed Potatoes
Prepare as directed, except reduce broth to 1 cup and substitute 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese for the cream cheese; omit salt. After mashing the potatoes, stir in one 4-oz. can diced green chile peppers, undrained; 1 canned chipotle pepper, finely chopped; and 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix. Makes 12 (1/2-cup) servings.Per Serving: 205 calories, 6 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 13 g total fat (8 g sat. fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 1 g total sugar, 8% Vitamin A, 18% Vitamin C, 289 mg sodium, 10% calcium, 5% iron
