Description
These high protein cottage cheese mashed potatoes are creamy, flavourful and have a luscious texture. They are the perfect side dish for the holidays or busy weeknights
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5kg (3.3 lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- Salt + pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives, to garnish
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Turn the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Optional: Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until it’s completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, strain them and transfer them back into the pot.
- Add the butter, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic to the potatoes. Use an electric mixer to mash the potatoes on high until smooth. If you prefer your mashed potatoes a bit chunkier, feel free to use a classic potato masher instead.
- Top with an extra dollop of butter, fresh chives, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Potatoes: Floury and all-rounder potatoes work best; use washed white potatoes or dirty Sebago, Russet, or Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Cottage Cheese: Blend for a creamy texture or leave as is for a little texture.
- Milk: Feel free to add more milk until the potatoes have reached the desired consistency.
- To store: allow the mashed potatoes to cool before placing them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.To reheat: warm in the microwave or on the stovetop, and add more butter if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per serve
- Calories: 264 calories
- Fat: 5.1g
- Carbohydrates: 50.5g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Protein: 9.6g