Mashed Potatoes with Cottage Cheese
This mashed potato with cottage cheese takes a classic comfort food and makes it extra creamy and rich! The addition of large curd cottage cheese brings a tangy flavor and luxurious texture, making these mashed potatoes anything but ordinary.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 141kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium pot for boiling potatoes
- 1 food processor or blender optional for cottage cheese
- 1 potato masher or hand mixer optional for mashing potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 small Yellow Potatoes peeled
- 3 cloves Garlic crushed
- ¼ cup Cottage Cheese as is or blended
- 3 tablespoon Half-and-Half warm
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Start by peeling and cubing your potatoes. Place them in a large pot of salted water and 1 garlic clove and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: While the potatoes are boiling, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the cooked garlic.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash them until smooth. Pour in the garlic butter.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Stir in the cottage cheese and half-and-half. Continue mashing or mixing until the cottage cheese is fully incorporated, and the potatoes are creamy.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or a sprinkle of pepper for extra flavor, and serve hot!
Notes
Use Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes: These varieties have the best texture for mashed potatoes.
Blend/ Puree Cottage Cheese: For a smoother finish.
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make mashed potatoes gluey. Mash until smooth but avoid overdoing it.
Warm the Half-and-Half: Warming the half-and-half before adding it to the potatoes helps keep them fluffy and smooth.
For a Lighter Version: Substitute half of the butter with olive oil for a lighter, heart-healthy option.
Make It Ahead: Prepare the mashed potatoes in advance and reheat them before serving for less stress during meal prep.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.5g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.4g
