MASHED POTATOES LOW CALORIE RECIPES

Steps:

• Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
• In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
• Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

Steps:

• Butter an 11x7-inch (2 quart) baking dish and set aside.
• Slice the peeled potatoes to 1/8 inch thick circles. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add water to cover by 1 inch. Cook until tender and cool slightly.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion; cook 1 minute. Stir in the flour and salt. Cook until the mixture bubbles. Gradually stir in the milk and cook until the mixture boils. Reduce the heat to low.
• Stir in the sour cream and cheese. Cook on low until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
• Layer half of potatoes in baking dish. Pour half the sauce over the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce. Sprinkle the potatoes with paprika.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and the top starts to brown.