These Healthy Mashed Potatoes are light in calories since they're made with low-fat sour cream, but loaded with flavor - must-have Thanksgiving side dish!
Fresh herbslike thyme, chives or parsley for serving
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place the diced potatoes and garlic inside the pot. Cook covered until the potatoes are tender, about 16-20 minutes.
Drain and the return the potatoes and garlic to the pan. Add the sour cream, vegetable broth and butter. Using a fork, masher or electric beaters, mash the potatoes until smooth or until your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm and top with fresh herbs, if desired.
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Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.Make Ahead Tips: You can chop the potatoes up to 3 days in advance and store them in the fridge in an airtight container with water. When it's time to cook the mashed potatoes, drain the potatoes and cook as usual.Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can leave out the butter if you'd like or substitute low fat milk for the sour cream.