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A bowl of mashed potatoes with cheese and herbs.
5 from 8 votes

Whipped Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Whip a whole container of cottage cheese until creamy and then fold it in with classic mashed potatoes for an epic holiday side!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Fat 8
Carbs 52
Protein 11
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 5 lb. Yukon gold potatoes rinsed and quartered
  • 3 teaspoons sea salt separated
  • 11 oz. 2% cottage cheese ~1.5 cups
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup 2% milk or any kind of milk*
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh chives

Instructions

  • Add the potatoes into a large pot and then cover with water. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Turn heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender about 15-20 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, whip the cottage cheese in a food processor until it’s completely smooth. You may need to scrape the sides a bit. Every food processor is different, but this should take between 2-4 minutes to become completely smooth. Set aside.
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  • Once the potatoes are cooked, strain them and transfer the potatoes back into the pot. Add the butter to the potatoes and use an electric mixture to mash the potatoes on high until smooth. If you like your mashed potatoes a bit chunkier, feel free to use a classic potato masher instead.
    Potatoes and cheese in a pot on a white background.
  • Add the whipped cottage cheese, milk, pepper, and remaining salt to the potatoes and mix until combined.
    A bowl of batter with whipped cream and a wooden spoon.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and or chives and enjoy immediately.
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Tips & Notes

  • We prefer Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe but red potatoes or Idaho potatoes will work, too.
  • You can peel your potatoes before boiling if you don't like the skin.
  • Milk*: feel free to add more milk until the potatoes have reached the desired consistency.
  • Feel free to add more salt to the potatoes if needed.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g