Bacon and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

You'll make this recipe time and again. Tailor the flavors to suit your preferences by using Swiss cheese instead of cheddar or proscuitto instead of bacon.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2  pounds  cubed peeled baking potato
• 1  cup  (4 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  cup  2% reduced-fat milk
• 1/2  cup  chopped green onions
• 2  tablespoons  reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 4  bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (drained)

Preparation

Place potato in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender.

Drain and return potato to pan. Add cheese and milk; mash to desired consistency. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Add onions and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

214 (30% from fat)

Fat:

7.1g (sat 4.1g,mono 2.1g,poly 0.4g)

Protein:

8.9g

Carbohydrate:

29.6g

Fiber:

2.6g

Cholesterol:

22mg

Iron:

1.4mg

Sodium:

330mg

Calcium:

157mg