Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes: 5 Creamy Variations
Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes are a healthier alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, offering a creamy, protein-packed side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes (Peel and cube before cooking.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (For cooking potatoes.)
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Use full-fat for best flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Consider plant-based for dairy-free.)
- to taste Pepper (Adjust to your preference.)
- optional splash Milk (Use for adjusting consistency; dairy-free alternatives work.)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes, place in a pot with cold water and salt, bring to boil and cook until fork-tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a food processor or blender, and set aside.
- Drain potatoes and return to hot pot, mash until mostly smooth for about 2 minutes.
- While warm, mix in blended cottage cheese and butter until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; add milk for desired creaminess.
- Serve in a bowl garnished with chopped chives or parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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