Old-Fashioned Mashed Potatoes

Nothing fancy here, just good, basic mashed potatoes that are great as is or topped with gravy. For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped chives.

For 12 servings • 5 pounds cubed peeled baking potato • 3/4 cup warm 2% reduced-fat milk • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Place the potato in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain.

2. Combine the milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add potato; let stand 5 minutes or until butter melts.

3. Beat the potato mixture with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

CALORIES 169 (13% from fat); FAT 2.4g (satfat 1.4g, monofat 0.7g, polyfat 0.2g); PROTEIN 3.4g; CARBOHYDRATE 34.2g; FIBER 3g; CHOLESTEROL 6mg; IRON 0.6mg; SODIUM 329mg; CALCIUM 33mg;

Recipe Copyright Cooking Light magazine.