Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes (Creamy High Protein Side Dish)

A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with cracked black pepper and chopped chives. A spoon is resting in the bowl. The dish is placed on a wooden surface.

5 from 2 votes

Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes (Creamy High Protein Side Dish)

This creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes recipe is the ultimate side dish upgrade! Packed with protein, rich in flavor, and so easy to make, it's perfect for weeknight dinners, holidays, or meal prep when you want a protein-packed side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 129kcal

Author: Nadia

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes quartered
1 clove Garlic
¾ cup Cottage Cheese whipped
1 tablespoon Butter
¼ cup Whole Milk
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 tablespoons Chives

Instructions

Wash the potatoes and cut them into quarters. Place them in a large pot of cold water along with the garlic. Bring the potatoes to a gentle boil and add a large pinch of sea salt. Boil them over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
1.5 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, 1 clove Garlic
While the potatoes are cooking, place the cottage cheese in the base of your food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
¾ cup Cottage Cheese
Drain the hot potatoes and garlic, and place them in the bowl of your KitchenAid stand mixer.
Add the butter, milk, creamy cottage cheese mixture, salt, and pepper, and use the whisk attachment to whip for 10-15 seconds or until fluffy.
1 tablespoon Butter, ¼ cup Whole Milk, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1 teaspoon Pepper
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. You may want to add more butter, milk, salt, or black pepper. Do so in small amounts until you have the flavor you desire.
Use a spatula to scoop the whipped potatoes out onto a serving dish. Feel free to top with finely diced fresh chives and additional black pepper.
2 tablespoons Chives

Notes

Expert Tips And Tricks

Blend the cottage cheese first: Whipping it in advance makes this cottage cheese potato mash silky smooth so it disappears right into the potatoes.
Don't overwhip the potatoes: Keep it to 10-15 seconds on medium speed. That's all you need for fluffy mashed potatoes - any longer and they can turn gummy.
Adjust as you go: If the potatoes seem a little stiff, add a splash of milk or an extra pat of butter until you hit that perfect creamy consistency.
Use high-quality ingredients: With such a short ingredient list, things like grass-fed butter, good sea salt, and Yukon Gold potatoes make a big difference in flavor. It's what takes this simple recipe from an everyday side to a wholesome, holiday-worthy mashed potato dish your family will request again and again.

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