A Protein-Packed Twist on a Classic!
Creamy, flavorful, and packed with 11g of protein per serving, these cottage cheese mashed potatoes will completely transform your idea of the perfect side dish. Whether you’re prepping for Thanksgiving dinner or just craving a bowl of comfort, this recipe is a game-changer.
The secret? Blending cottage cheese into the mix. It creates the creamiest, dreamiest mashed potatoes without the need for heavy cream or butter overload. Plus, you get that boost of protein, making it a side dish you can feel great about.
If you’re a fan of mashed potatoes with cottage cheese, you’ll love how this recipe keeps the prep simple. Boil your cubed potatoes until tender, blend your cottage cheese with a few key ingredients, then mash and fold it all together. The use of nutritional yeast will give you that buttery flavor without any actual butter. No fancy gadgets or techniques needed—just a smooth, velvety bowl of cottage cheese potatoes every single time.
Pair these creamy mashed potatoes with your favorite mains, or enjoy them on their own (trust me, they’re that good). Perfect for holiday gatherings, weeknight dinners, or any time you’re craving something comforting yet wholesome.
Once you try this recipe, you’ll never go back to plain mashed potatoes again!
Macros Per Serving
128g Cal | 20g Carbs | 1.5g Fat | 11g Protein
Recipe Card
Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 400 g Russet Potato (cubed)
- 220 g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (Good Culture)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 7 g Nutritional Yeast (Bobs Red Mill)
- 45 ml Protein Plant Milk (Good Karma)
- Salt & Pepper
- Green Onion (sliced)
Instructions
- Cube your potato and add to a pot with cold water. I didn’t peel mine because I’m lazy but you can definitely do so.400 g (2.67 cups) Russet Potato
- Season with salt and then boil for 8-10 minutes until fork tender.
- Meanwhile, add your cottage cheese, garlic, nutritional yeast for that buttery flavor, and milk to a blender. Blend until really smooth.220 g (1 cups) Low Fat Cottage Cheese, 1 clove Garlic, 7 g (1 tbsp) Nutritional Yeast, 45 ml (3 tbsp) Protein Plant Milk
- Strain your potatoes and add to a large bowl. Use a masher to mash the potatoes. Then add in your cottage cheese mixture.
- Mix everything really well. Season with salt & pepper to taste.Salt & Pepper
- Split into 4 servings and top each with some green onions!Green Onion
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.
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