Whipped Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes with blended cottage cheese standing in for sour cream. Whipping it smooth first is what keeps curds out of the finished mash, so you get the tang without the texture. Ready in about 30 minutes.
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.2 small Yellow Potatoes, 3 cloves 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. Add butter.3 tablespoon 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.¼ cup Cottage Cheese, 3 tablespoon Half-and-Half
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is well combined.Salt, Pepper
- 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
