Description
Creamy and flavorful Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes made with Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, garlic, butter, and blended cottage cheese for a rich, smooth texture. A comforting side dish with a healthy twist using cottage cheese to add protein and creaminess without heavy cream or excess fat.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Aromatics
- 4 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), cubed (about 10 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic
Dairy and Seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter, sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended (full fat or 2% recommended)
- 2 tbsp milk (optional, for consistency)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional Topping
- Butter
- Finely chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes and Garlic: Add the cubed potatoes and whole garlic cloves to a large pot. Fill the pot with cold water until the water level is about 1 inch above the potatoes.
- Cook Potatoes: Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and boil the potatoes and garlic for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very fork tender and easy to mash. Drain the water and return the potatoes and garlic to the pot.
- Mash Potatoes and Garlic: Mash the potatoes and garlic as smooth as you like using a potato masher. For a super smooth texture, you can use an immersion blender. Ensure the garlic is mashed well for even flavor.
- Add Butter and Cottage Cheese: Add the sliced butter to the hot mashed potatoes and allow it to melt completely. Then mix in the blended cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: Add milk gradually, mixing until you reach your preferred mashed potatoes consistency, whether thick or creamy thin.
- Serve: Optionally, top with additional butter and finely chopped chives for extra flavor and presentation before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally buttery flavor or Russet potatoes for fluffier texture.
- Blending the cottage cheese before adding prevents lumps and ensures creaminess.
- Adjust milk quantity depending on desired thickness of mashed potatoes.
- Garlic can be roasted beforehand for a sweeter, milder taste if preferred.
- For a smoother mash, use an immersion blender carefully to avoid overmixing which can cause gluey texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, easy side dish, comfort food, healthy mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes
