Description
Meet your new favorite mashed potato recipe! These Creamy Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes are unbelievably smooth, rich, and flavorful, offering a delightful twist on a classic comfort food that will have everyone asking for seconds. The secret ingredient makes them incredibly creamy without being heavy.
Ingredients
3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Cook peeled and cubed potatoes in salted boiling water until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes cook, blend the cottage cheese until it is smooth and creamy.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to their warm pot.
Add the blended cottage cheese, butter, milk, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
Mash everything together until the potatoes are fluffy and well combined.
Serve the mashed potatoes in a bowl, topped with butter and chives.
Notes
Cutting your potatoes into even 1-inch cubes ensures they all cook at the same rate, preventing some from being mushy while others are still firm.
Returning the drained potatoes to the warm pot helps dry them out slightly before adding the other ingredients. This is a small but mighty step for achieving the best texture.
Don’t skip blending the cottage cheese! A smooth base is key to the luxurious creaminess of these mashed potatoes.
Taste and adjust the salt and pepper after mashing. You might be surprised how much seasoning potatoes can take!
While you want everything well combined, be mindful not to overwork the potatoes. A few small lumps are perfectly fine and can even add character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A