Cheesy Southwest Mashed Potatoes

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Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

3 lbs red potatoes, diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, finely diced
2 (4 oz) cans chopped green chiles, drained
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp chipotle pepper powder

Preparation

1. Fill a large stockpot with water, add potatoes & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium & simmer until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain, return potatoes to stockpot & set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion & sauté 5 minutes or until translucent, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in bell peppers & jalapeño. Sauté another 3-5 minutes. Stir in chilies & remove from heat.

4. Add milk & yogurt to the potatoes. Mash thoroughly. Add cheese, onion mixture & chipotle pepper to stockpot. Mix well. Add additional milk if needed.

Tips

Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products to make healthy homemade dishes that are low in saturated fat.

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Nutrition Facts

12 servings per recipe
Serving size	(202g)

Amount per serving
Calories

150

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 174mg	15%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 646mg	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.