Reducing calories in mashed potatoes,Although mashed potatoes may bring to mind a gravy-laden, creamy dish loaded with flavor and fat, you can easily put together a healthier version of this traditional side dish. A typical recipe of mashed potatoes made with whole milk and butter provides more than 4 g fat per 1/2 cup serving, with 2.7 g attributable to saturated fat. Potatoes on their own, however, are naturally fat free. By tweaking your recipe a bit, you can slash the fat content of your mashed potatoes without sacrificing taste.

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