Creamy Oikos® Mashed Potatoes

Greek nonfat yogurt steps in for sour cream and adds a creamy, tangy taste to this winter favorite side dish.

Step: 1

Peel potatoes and cut into 2-inch cubes. Place potatoes in a heavy saucepan (equipped with a tight fitting lid). Add about 2 inches of cold water and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.

Step: 2

Cover the saucepan and place over high heat. When you see steam escaping from the lid (no peaking!) immediately reduce flame to low and cook the potatoes about 20-22 minutes or until fork tender.

Step: 3

Drain any excess water from the potatoes and place back on heat to dry (30 seconds). Using a potato masher or ricer; mash potatoes until smooth. Add chicken broth and yogurt and continue to mash. Season potatoes, add chives and serve with roasted meats or chicken. Potatoes can be kept warm in a very low oven (275 degrees F.) or dotted with butter and reheated in a 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Per Serving: 123 calories; protein 5.8g; carbohydrates 25.1g; fat 0.2g; cholesterol 2.5mg; sodium 114.9mg.

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This also can make to cooking process . You don’t want to push more often your oven by scheduling three dishes at once in there, or be rounding four pans on the stovetop . But sometimes you can made a dish do double-duty .