Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (Lower Fat)

Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes (about 4 large)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

• 2 (3 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese, softened
• 1/3-1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.

3. 3

   Peel potatoes; place in a large mixing bowl, and mash with a potato masher.

4. 4

   Add 1 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, yogurt, milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt; adjusting the quantity of the yogurt to suit your personal taste and needs.

5. 5

   Mix until all ingredients are blended.

6. 6

   Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish.

7. 7

   Brush top of mixture with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.

8. 8

   Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate.

9. 9

   If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

10. 10

    Bake at 350°F, uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot.