Low Fat Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Indulge in comfort food without the guilt with this recipe for Low Fat Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Featuring creamy russet potatoes mashed with fat-free sour cream and low-fat milk, this dish delivers rich flavor with a fraction of the calories. The accompanying gravy, thickened with a light cornstarch slurry and seasoned with garlic and onion powder, adds a savory touch without the heavy fats. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight side dish or a healthier twist on a holiday classic. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color, this wholesome, low-fat delight serves four and satisfies your cravings the lighter way. Perfect for fans of healthy comfort food, it’s a simple way to make mashed potatoes a guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 0.5 cups low-fat milk
- 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cups fat-free sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer the potatoes until they're very tender, about 15 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the low-fat gravy. In a small saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the boiling chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Add onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper to the gravy. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow any excess water to evaporate off without covering the pot for 1-2 minutes.
Add the low-fat milk and fat-free sour cream to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and more pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Serve the mashed potatoes hot, topped with the gravy. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 2757 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.1 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 6970 mg | 148% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
