Guiltless Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, no one will know that these mashed potatoes are incomplete - they're missing all of the fat and calories present in traditional mashed potato dishes. Even though this version is healthy, it remains robust in flavor and as creamy as their full-fat counterparts. In addition, the peels left on the potatoes provide great texture and additional nutrients, such as fiber. Serve alongside glazed carrots for a perfect completment.

Ingredients
2 pounds red potatoes, cubed (approximately 8 potatoes; also, try a combination of red and yellow potatoes)
1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces (half an 8-ounce container) Reduced-Fat (such as Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat) Chive & Onion Cream Cheese
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Directions
1. Pour broth into a large saucepan, then add potatoes. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
2. Uncover potatoes and stir. Simmer, uncovered, for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, until potatoes are tender and most of the broth is absorbed.
3. Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese. Mash potatoes slightly, until cream cheese has melted.
4. Add sour cream and dill weed.
5. Mash potatoes to desired consistency, preferably a bit lumpy. Heat through and serve.

Makes approximately five 1-cup servings

Copyright © 2009 Keeley Drotz, RD – TGBG Nutrition. All rights reserved.