Quick Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Author: AP/National Cattlemen's Beef Association
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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, scrubbed, quartered
3 tablespoons water
3 large cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup low-fat milk
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt


Directions

In 2-quart microwave-safe container, combine potatoes, water and garlic. Cover and microwave at high 12 to 14 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Mash potatoes until smooth. Add milk, cheese and salt, beating until light and fluffy. (If mixture becomes too thick, add additional milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.) Makes 6 servings (serving size: 2 mini-meatloaves and 1/2 cup potatoes).

Nutritional information per serving: 330 cal., 28 g pro., 29 g carbo., 12 g fat, 768 mg sodium, 109 mg chol.

Cook's Tip: To make soft bread crumbs, place torn bread slices in food processor fitted with steel blade, or blender container. Cover; process 30 seconds, pulsing on and off until fine crumbs. One-and-a-half slices will yield 1 cup soft bread crumbs.

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