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Smashed Potato Stew

Updated Jun 9, 2010
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Enjoy this creamy stew made using potatoes, onions and Cheddar cheese – a hearty dinner!

Smashed Potato Stew

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or butter
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 4 medium unpeeled potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Beat 1/2 cup of the milk and the flour with wire whisk until smooth; set aside. Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Increase heat to high; stir in remaining 3 cups milk.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in potatoes, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 to 16 minutes, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Beat in flour mixture with wire whisk. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened; remove from heat. Beat potato mixture with wire whisk until potatoes are slightly mashed. Stir in cheese, sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition

230 Calories
4g Total Fat
16g Protein
36g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
230
Total Fat
4g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
15mg
Sodium
670mg
Total Carbohydrate
36g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Very Lean Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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