Description
Enjoy creamy, high-protein mashed potatoes with this simple Greek yogurt twist. It’s a healthier way to savor a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk (or more, as needed)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the hot, empty pot.
- Add butter and let it melt into the hot potatoes for a minute.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a fork until mostly smooth.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and milk. Continue mashing and stirring until the potatoes reach your desired creamy consistency. Add more milk if needed.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra smooth mashed potatoes, you can use a ricer or food mill after draining.
- Warm your milk slightly before adding it for a smoother incorporation.
- Feel free to add other seasonings like garlic powder or chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (estimated)
- Sugar: Approximately 2-4g (estimated)
- Sodium: Varies based on salt added
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-40g (estimated)
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g (estimated)
- Protein: Approximately 8-12g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg (estimated)