side dishes
Mexi-Mashed Potatoes
A hint of chili powder and oregano gives normally mild-mannered mashed potatoes a zesty new flavor.
Prep: 10 Min
2 cups water
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
3/4 cup milk
2 cups mashed potato flakes
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1. In medium saucepan, bring water and margarine to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and potato flakes with fork until potatoes are of desired consistency.
2. Stir in cheese, chili powder and oregano. If desired, garnish with diced tomato, chopped green onions and extra cheese.
Makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info Per Serving (1/6 of Recipe): Calories 180, Calories from Fat 110, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Total Carbohydrate 13 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 6 g
Diet Exchange: 1 Starch, 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat
OR 1 Carbohydrate, 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat
This recipe created by Pillsbury.