Skinny Mashed Potatoes

 Mashed potatoes are a classic American side dish, but I always shy away from them because the generally have so much butter and cream added to make them "good." I have made some in the past that I thought turned out ok, but they weren't really "blog-worthy." Now I am happy to say that I have found the recipe that I will be making from now on! They don't have to be unhealthy to taste good!

  Skinny Mashed Potatoes (Serves 4)
Ingredients:

• 1 lb red potatoes, diced
• 8 oz cauliflower
• 1/4 cup milk 
• 1/4 reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 oz reduced fat cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt (use less if using regular table salt) 
• chives (optional) 

Directions:

1. Steam potatoes and cauliflower until fork tender.
2. Heat milk, chicken broth, and reduced fat cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds.
3. Add potatoes, cauliflower, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
4. Mash all ingredients together until desired consistency is reached. (Don't use a food processor or hand blender unless you want them to be like glue... learned that one the hard way!)
5. Top with chives and serve!

Approx nutrition facts per serving:
Calories: 115
Fat: 0.5 g
Carbs: 23g
Protein: 5g