Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cottage Cheese

bowl of cottage cheese mashed potatoes topped with chives, two spoons in the bowl.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cottage Cheese

Mashed potatoes with cottage cheese are creamy, fluffy, and packed with extra protein. Blended cottage cheese keeps them silky smooth without heavy cream.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes or Russet for fluffier texture
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
2-3 tbsp butter adjust based on how “light” you want it
2-4 tbsp milk as needed for consistency
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp salt to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
chopped chives or parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Peel and cut potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (about 12–15 minutes).
While potatoes cook, blend cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until very smooth.
Drain potatoes well and return to pot to steam off excess moisture (1–2 minutes).
Mash potatoes until mostly smooth.
Add butter, blended cottage cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully combined and creamy. Add milk as needed to loosen to desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning. Finish with herbs if using.

Notes

Yukon Gold potatoes give the creamiest texture, while Russets make the mash a little lighter and fluffier.

Don’t overmix the potatoes or they can turn gluey instead of fluffy.

Add the milk gradually until the potatoes reach your ideal consistency.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to bring them back to life.

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