Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (Lower Fat)

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs potatoes (about 4 large)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese, softened
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. 1
    Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
  3. 3
    Peel potatoes; place in a large mixing bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
  4. 4
    Add 1 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, yogurt, milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt; adjusting the quantity of the yogurt to suit your personal taste and needs.
  5. 5
    Mix until all ingredients are blended.
  6. 6
    Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish.
  7. 7
    Brush top of mixture with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.
  8. 8
    Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate.
  9. 9
    If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  10. 10
    Bake at 350°F, uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot.

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