Microwave Mashed Potatoes

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Microwave Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes from scratch in less than 10 minutes? Impossible, you say.

Not if you use your microwave. Try this easy technique and great recipes from the United States Potato Board.

For more potato recipes, go to healthypotato.com


Microwave Southwestern Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds small white potatoes
1 (4 1/2-ounce) can diced mild green chiles
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/3 cup low-fat pepper jack cheese
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium tomato, chopped
Instructions
1. Place potatoes in a microwave-safe baking dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. (If using plastic wrap, poke a small hole in the plastic).
2. Microwave on HIGH 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender with pierced with a fork.
3. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add chiles, sour cream, cheese, cumin and salt. Mash with a potato masher or a mixer at medium speed until fairly creamy. Stir in tomato. Serves 4.

Recipe by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough for the United States Potato Board.

For more potato recipes, go to healthypotato.com
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 243 calories, 2g fat, 10g prot., 47g carbs., 3g fiber, 285mg sodium.

Microwave Mashed Potatoes

Cooking potatoes doesn't have to be a daunting task. Now, with newly developed microwave cooking techniques, you can prepare healthful side dishes or complete meals in a matter of minutes.

Ingredients
4 medium russet, Yukon Gold or white potatoes, or 6 to 8 red potatoes
Milk, to taste
Butter, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Wash potatoes; peel if desired. Place whole potatoes in microwave-safe dish. Cover dish. (If using plastic, poke a small hole in the plastic.
2. Microwave on HIGH 8 minutes or until potatoes are done.
3. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add milk, butter, salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until reaching desired consistency. Serves 4.

Recipe courtesy of the United States Potato Board (healthypotato.com).

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