Ingredients
2 l/2 cups water
2 tbsp margarine or butter
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or 2 teaspoons, freeze-dried chi
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 cup milk
2 2/3 cup mashed potato flakes
1 (8-oz ) container low fat plain yog, urt
Directions
Yogurt lends a creamy, fluffy texture to these quick-fix potatoes.
in medium saucepan, bring water, margarine, chives and garlic salt to
a boil. Remove from heat; stir in milk. Add potato flakes, stirring
with fork until potatoes are well blended. Add yogurt; stir until
well blended. Garnish with additional chopped chives and paprika, if
desired. 9 (1/2-cup) servings.
From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Potato; Vegetable
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