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[NEW] Vermont Cheddar Mashed Yukon Golds

Everyone loves cheesy potatoes. This recipe gives you a more nutritious way to make them!
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Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 30 min.
Total Time: 40 mins
8 Servings
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[NEW] Vermont Cheddar Mashed Yukon Golds

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided ¾ cup nonfat buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper
  • 4 Tbsp. sliced chives, divided

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Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until tender when pierced with a fork (20-25 minutes).
  2. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Add buttermilk and mash with a potato masher. Stir in 1¼ cups cheese until melted. Stir in salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons chives.
  3. Serve garnished with the remaining ¼ cup cheese and 1 tablespoon chives.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 215 g
Amount per serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.6g 10%
Saturated Fat 4.2g 21%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 22.4mg 7%
Sodium 452mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 31.9g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 13%
Total Sugars 2.7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 9.2g
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2%
Calcium 203.9mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Potassium 786.7mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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