DelRegno Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:59:00 +0000

Penne with Pork and Vegetables

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POINTS® Value: 8
Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

This is a wonderfully aromatic and flavorful recipe. It will easily be one of our favorites!

Ingredients

· 6 oz uncooked penne

· 4 tsp olive oil

· 1 cup onion(s), coarsely chopped

· 1 bell pepper(s), 1/2 medium green and 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper

· 5 oz ground pork

· 4 oz white wine, dry

· 4 serving Hunts Canned Whole Tomatoes, Drained and Chopped

· 2 Tbsp parsley, minced, fresh flat-leaf parsley

· 2 clove garlic clove(s), minced

· 1 leaf bay leaf

· 1 tsp McCormick Oregano leaves

· 1 tsp McCormick Thyme leaves

· 1 tsp ground basil

· 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

· 1/4 tsp McCormick Ground black pepper

· 2/3 tsp table salt, e.g. pinch

· 4 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook penne 13 minutes, until tender. Drain, discarding liquid; place into serving bowl. Keep warm.
2. Meanwhile in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil; add onions. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until softened. Add green and yellow bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes, until bell peppers are softened.
3. Make well in center of vegetables; add pork. Cook, stirring to break up meat, 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink. Stir onion mixture and wine into cooked pork; cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes, until almost all liquid is evaporated. Add tomatoes, parsely, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt; cook, stirring frequently, 15-20 minutes, until sauce is thickened and flavors are blended. Reove and discard bay leaf.
4. Top warm penne with pork mixture; toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

Mexican Eggbeaters Scramble Rollup

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:25:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 5

Servings: 1

Preparation Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 10 min

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Course: main meals

Ingredients

1/4 cup onion(s), Finely Chopped

2 clove garlic clove(s), crushed or finely chopped

1/4 cup bell pepper(s), Finely Chopped

1/2 cup Egg Beaters Cheese & Chive Egg Substitute

1 slice Weight Watchers Singles

1 serving Damascus Bakery Whole Grain Roll-Up

1/4 cup Old El Paso Picante, medium

1/8 tsp McCormick Ground cumin

1/8 tsp chili powder

1/8 tsp garlic salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

Saute vegetables and italian seasonings in a non-stick skillet until onions are translucent.

Add 1/2 cup of Egg Beaters. Season with cumin, chili-powder, garlic salt and pepper, to taste. Seasoning quantities are approximate.

Once the egg-beaters are firm (not runny), place mixture on flat Roll-Up. Add cheese slice on top of egg mixture.

Roll up mixture. Sprinke the salsa on top of the rollup.

Enjoy.

POGaritas

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:36:00 +0000

Here is an improvised recipe that resulted from our recent trip to Hawaii. It is a variation of my margarita recipe, but uses Passion Orange Guava (POG) frozen concentrate instead of frozen limeade. It is a nice, fruity adult beverage. We found GPO (Guava Passion Orange, as opposed to POG) at our local Tom Thumb, and have made the POGaritas since our return and they were every bit as good as they were on the Big Island, though the scenery isn’t nearly as pretty…

Enjoy!

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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 3 servings Guava Passion Orange Juice Concentrate, 6 ounces (1/2 can)

· 4 oz tequila

· 4 fl oz orange-flavored liqueur (e.g. Triple Sec)

· 3 or 4 cups ice cubes (or whatever is required to fill the blender)

· 1/2 cup water

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth. Makes 4 2-cup servings.

Salmon Risotto

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:58:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 8
Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1 cup uncooked arborio rice

· 2 tsp olive oil

· 3 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth

· 3/4 cup Dole Green Onions, Sliced

· 1/4 cup dry sherry

· 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream

· 16 oz cooked farmed Atlantic salmon fillet(s)

· 1/2 cup buttermilk

· 2 tsp dried dill weed

· 1 tsp table salt, To taste

· 1 tsp black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Combine rice and olive oil in 3-quart microwavesafe casserole dish; microwave on high, uncovered, 60 seconds. Add broth and stir well; cover and microwave on high 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the riceis al dente. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
2. While rice is cooking, cook salmon in large greased non-stick skillet until fish flakes with fork, about 10 minutes. Remove fish from pan; remove skin, flake fish and set aside.
3. In same skillet, cook green onions and sherry over medium heat, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in sour cream, milk, and dill week; add salmon and stir over low heat 2 to 3 minutes. Do not boil.
Stir salmon mixture into cooked risotto; season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill and parsley sprigs.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:53:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 3
Servings: 12

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 8 cup Swanson Chicken Broth

· 1 1/4 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast

· 2 1/4 cup Birds Eye Sweet Corn, Frozen

· 2 cup cilantro

· 3 serving Rinsed Black Beans form Can

· 3 1/2 serving Rinsed Red Beans from Can

· 2 medium red onion(s)

· 6 oz canned tomato paste

· 1 Tbsp chili powder

· 1 Tbsp McCormick Ground cumin

· 1 Tbsp olive oil

· 9 clove garlic clove(s)

· 3 medium celery

Instructions

Makes 12 - 1 Cup Servings
Saute onions, garlic and celery until onion is translucent. Add Chicken broth and remaining ingredients except beans and corn. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 hour. Add beans and corn and continue simmering until heated through.
Serve with chips, cheese and avocado, however, points listed are for soup only.

Low Calorie Vegetarian Omelet

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:52:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 1

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1/2 cup Egg Beaters Egg Beaters

· 1/8 tsp black pepper

· 1 clove garlic clove(s)

· 1/3 cup onion(s), Chopped

· 2/3 bell pepper(s), Red and Green, chopped

· 1/4 cup spinach

· 1/8 cup tomato(es), Chopped

· 1/2 tsp garlic salt

· 1 second spray Smart Balance Non-stick cooking spray, 1/3 second spray

Instructions

Spray skillet. Saute vegetables until onion is translucent and spinach is just limp. Add Egg Beaters to vegetables, reduce heat and cook till egg hardens. Remove and eat!

Carroll Shelby Chili with Beans

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:49:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 17

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1 Tbsp olive oil

· 1 large red onion(s), Chopped

· 2 bell pepper(s), 1 Red, 1Green, Chopped

· 2 cup celery, Chopped

· 2 cup mushroom(s), Chopped or Siced

· 2 pound raw extra lean ground beef

· 2 can or bottle light beer

· 16 oz canned black beans

· 16 oz canned kidney beans

· 16 oz canned garbanzo beans

· 31 oz Del Monte Petite diced tomatoes in brine, 2 15.5 oz cans

· 1 cup canned tomato sauce

· 1 serving Carroll Shelby Chili Kit

Instructions

Beef & Vegetable Stir Fry

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:47:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 7
Servings: 8

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 18 oz cooked lean beef steak, Thinly Sliced

· 6 oz bell pepper(s), Thinly Sliced

· 5 oz baby carrots

· 2 Tbsp olive oil

· 15 oz broccoli

· 1 large red onion(s)

· 1 cup cilantro

· 8 oz spinach

· 11 oz portobello mushroom(s)

· 2 medium celery

· 2 Tbsp soy sauce

· 1 serving Stir Fry Seasoning Mix

· 4 serving Stir Fry Sauce

· 1 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice

Instructions

Basil Chicken in White Wine Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:45:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1 1/2 pound chicken breast, cooked, skinless

· 2 cup mushroom(s)

· 1 small onion(s)

· 2 tsp dried basil

· 1 clove garlic clove(s)

· 1 cup fat-free chicken broth

· 1 cup white wine

· 1/4 tsp table salt

· 1/4 tsp black pepper

· 1 Tbsp cornstarch

· 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Rinse chicken, pat dray with paper towels. Set aside.
2. Spray an unheated large skillet with nonstick coating. Preheat over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, onion, dried basil and garlic. Cook over medium heat until onion is tender.
3. Stir in chicken broth, wine, salt and pepper. Arrange chicken in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Keep warm.
4. For sauce, measure the cooking liquid. If necessary, add enough water to measure 1 cup total liquid. Pour into skillet.
5. Combine the cornstarch and the water. Stir into cooking liquid in skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Serve sauce over chicken.

Quaker Easy Corn Bread

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:41:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 20

Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1 1/4 cup white all-purpose flour

· 3/4 cup Quaker Oats Enriched Yellow Corn Meal

· 1/4 cup sugar

· 2 tsp baking powder

· 1/2 tsp table salt

· 1 cup 1% low-fat milk

· 1/4 cup olive oil

· 1/4 cup Egg Beaters Egg Beaters

Instructions

Heat ove to 400 degrees F. Grease 8 or 9-inch pan. Combine dry ingredients. Stir in milk, oil, and egg, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm. Recipe makes 9 servings, but slice corn-bread into 20 small squares, approximately 1.5" x 1.5".

Southwest Stewed Chicken with Black & Red Beans

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:18:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 10

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 14 1/2 oz Del Monte Diced Tomatoes With Basil, Garlic And Oregano

· 14 1/2 oz Del Monte Diced Tomatoes With Green Pepper And Onion

· 1 Tbsp chili powder

· 12 clove garlic clove(s), garlic cloves chopped

· 14 oz water, tap water

· 1 stalks Dole Celery

· 1 1/2 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, stew chicken ingredients

· 1 medium red onion(s), 1 small/med onion chopped

· 12 oz Birds Eye Sweet Corn, Frozen, add frozen

· 15 1/2 oz Bush's Black Beans

· 15 1/2 oz Bush's Red Beans, drained and rinsed

· 1 Tbsp Carapelli Extra virgin olive oil

· 2 Tbsp McCormick Ground cumin

Instructions

sautee vegies add can tomatoes
defrost chicken
add chicken
simmer/cook until done

Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:17:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 9
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

You get two heaping cups of this delicious Cajun specialty. It's a flavor-packed, filling meal any time of year.

Ingredients

· 2 tsp olive oil

· 1 medium onion(s), sweet, chopped (about 1 cup)

· 1 medium green pepper(s), chopped (about 1 cup)

· 8 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

· 29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, undrained

· 12 oz shrimp, frozen ready-to-eat/cooked, thawed and drained

· 1 tsp Italian seasoning, dried

· 1 tsp hot pepper sauce

· 4 cup cooked brown rice

Instructions

· Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

· Stir in chicken; cook, stirring, until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

· Stir in remaining ingredients, except rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes more.

· Stir in rice; continue cooking until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes. Yields about 2 cups per serving.

Notes

· This recipe also tastes great if you use lean pork tenderloin strips instead of chicken. And go ahead and toss some red beans into the cooked rice.

Chicken with Broccoli & Garlic Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:16:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 17 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

We created a light garlicky gravy and then used it to flavor this Chinese classic. It's so easy and so good that it might just become a weekly staple.

Ingredients

· 2 tsp olive oil

· 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

· 1 tsp dried thyme, or 2 tbsp fresh minced thyme, or to taste

· 1/2 tsp table salt

· 1/4 tsp black pepper

· 3 medium garlic clove(s), minced, or more to taste

· 2 cup broccoli, florets

· 1 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

· 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch

· 2 cup cooked brown rice, kept hot

Instructions

· Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken on a plate and season with thyme, salt and pepper. Add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

· Add broccoli to skillet, cover and cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

· In a cup, dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup of broth; add to skillet. Simmer until mixture thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute; serve over rice. Yields about 1 cup of chicken and broccoli and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.

Tuna Salad (for Sandwiches)

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:13:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: light meals

Ingredients

· 12 oz water-packed tuna fish, drained

· 2 Tbsp fat-free mayonnaise

· 1 Tbsp mustard

· 1 small onion(s)

· 1 medium tomato(es)

· 12 slice whole-wheat bread

· 2 whole hard-boiled egg(s)

Instructions

Spicy Cheesy Vegetable Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:13:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 20

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 15 1/2 oz Del Monte Italian Recipe Stewed Tomatoes

· 2 large potato, red, white

· 12 oz canned tomatoes with green chilies

· 1 package frozen mixed vegetables

· 1 cup water

· 32 oz fat-free chicken broth

· 1 pound cooked ground beef 5-7% fat

· 16 oz Kraft Velveeta Light Reduced-Fat Pasteurized Processed Cheese Product

Instructions

Brown the ground beef. Combine ingredients and simmer for one hour. 20 Servings

Spagetti Bake

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:11:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 8

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1 pound cooked ground beef 5-7% fat

· 1 medium onion(s)

· 1/2 bell pepper(s)

· 1 large stalk celery

· 1 cup mushroom(s)

· 9 oz uncooked multi-colored rotini

· 26 oz bottled spaghetti sauce

Instructions

New Dieter's Cookbook Meat Loaf

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:10:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 9

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk

· 2 egg white(s)

· 1/2 tsp black pepper

· 1/4 tsp table salt

· 1/2 cup carrot(s), Shredded or Finey Chopped

· 1/2 cup celery, Chopped

· 2 1/2 cup ketchup

· 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

· 2 pound raw extra lean ground beef

· 1/2 cup red onion(s), Chopped

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl combine egg white or 1/4 cup egg product, the 1/4 cup of ketchkup, the onion, celery, carrot, bread rumbs, milk, pepper and salt. Add ground beef and mix well. In a shallow baking pan or dish pat the meat ixture into a 7x3x2-inch loaf.
2. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until no pink remains. Spread the 2 tablespoons ketchup over the top of meat loaf. If desired, serve with addition ketchup. Makes 12, 4 point servings or 6, 8-point servings.

Low Calorie Veggie Omelette

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:09:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 1

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1/2 cup Egg Beaters Egg Beaters

· 1 clove garlic clove(s)

· 1/3 cup onion(s), Chopped

· 2/3 bell pepper(s), Red and Green, chopped

· 1/4 cup spinach

· 1/8 cup tomato(es), Chopped

· 1/2 tsp garlic salt

· 1/8 tsp black pepper

· 1 second spray Smart Balance Non-stick cooking spray, 1/3 second spray

Instructions

Carrol Shelby Chili with Beans

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:08:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 17

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1 Tbsp olive oil

· 1 large red onion(s), Chopped

· 2 bell pepper(s), 1 Red, 1Green, Chopped

· 2 cup celery, Chopped

· 2 cup mushroom(s), Chopped or Siced

· 2 pound raw extra lean ground beef

· 2 can or bottle light beer

· 16 oz canned black beans

· 16 oz canned kidney beans

· 16 oz canned garbanzo beans

· 31 oz Del Monte Petite diced tomatoes in brine, 2 15.5 oz cans

· 1 cup canned tomato sauce

· 1 serving Carroll Shelby Chili Kit

Instructions

Basil Chicken in White Wine Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:06:00 +0000

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POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 1 1/2 pound chicken breast, cooked, skinless

· 2 cup mushroom(s)

· 1 small onion(s)

· 2 tsp dried basil

· 1 clove garlic clove(s)

· 1 cup fat-free chicken broth

· 1 cup white wine

· 1/4 tsp table salt

· 1/4 tsp black pepper

· 1 Tbsp cornstarch

· 1/2 cup water

Instructions

Garlic Mashed Potatoes - 2 Points

noreply@blogger.com (Nick DelRegno) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:53:00 +0000

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 16

Preparation Time: 0 min
Cooking Time: 0 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course: main meals

Ingredients

· 8 cup potato, red, white

· 1/3 cup Smart Balance 67% Buttery Spread Margarine

· 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream

· 2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk

Instructions

Peel, cube and boil potatoes until cooked, but still somewhat firm. Drain water. Add Buttery Spread, Fat-Free Sour Cream & Milk. Mash together.
Makes 16 1/2 cup servings.