Mashed potatoes often get a bad rap for being high in calories, sodium, and fat. But, they don’t have to be.

Swap the cream and salt for other flavorful ingredients for a tasty and healthy version.

Makes: 6 servings

Total Time: Approximately 45 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• ¾ cup low-fat milk
• 2 cups shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded

Directions:

• Heat oil over low-medium heat in a nonstick saucepan and add sliced shallots.
• Stir shallots frequently for about twenty minutes until tender and brown. Transfer shallots to a small bowl.
• In a large saucepan, add water and quartered potatoes. Bring water to boil and reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered for about fifteen minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add milk. Stir and mash until potatoes reach desired consistency. Add cheese and stir for a few more minutes until cheese is melted.
• Tranfer mashed potatoes to a serving dish, top with crispy shallots and serve.

Nutrition facts (1 cup serving):

• 291 Calories
• 8.7 grams Fat (4.0 gram Saturated Fat)
• 21 mg Cholesterol
• 1172 mg Potassium
• 95 mg Sodium
• 45 grams Carbohydrate
• 4 grams Fiber
• 2.5 grams Sugar
• 10.4 grams Protein