What are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes?

When preparing mashed potatoes, starchy varieties are best, such as russet, Idaho, or Yukon golds. Starchy potatoes are low in moisture, allowing them to easily absorb mashed potato mix-ins like cottage cheese, milk, or butter. And as far as texture, they stay fluffy when mashed, making them very unlikely to become soupy, grainy, or gummy.

Do I have to whip the cottage cheese first?

Yes, whipping cottage cheese before stirring it into mashed potatoes is very necessary. Cottage cheese doesn't melt well. So, if you don't whip or blend it first, you will taste the lumpy curds.

How many potatoes per person for mashed potatoes?

A serving size of mashed potatoes is equal to about one cup, give or take. Or, a half pound of raw potatoes per person. Of course, this depends on your appetite and what you're serving your cottage cheese mashed potatoes with.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cottage Cheese

Mashed potatoes with cottage cheese in a brown dish, with a wooden serving spoon and a yellow napkin and dish of butter in the background.

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They're the same irresistibly creamy mashed potatoes you love, except with an entire cup of protein-rich cottage cheese! Serve mashed potatoes with cottage cheese at your next holiday meal for an even more satisfying and nutritious way to enjoy this staple side dish.

Author: Katie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: side dish
Method: stove top cooking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2.5 pounds russet potatoes
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
2 tablespoons full-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional - fresh herbs for garnish

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Peel the potatoes and chop them into large, equally sized-chunks.
Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in the microwave in a large, microwave-safe dish. I like to use a large glass measuring cup.
Add the cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, and seasonings to the melted butter. Blend the cottage cheese mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
When the potatoes are done cooking, mash them to your preferred texture. I like to use a potato ricer.
Pour the blended cottage cheese into the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined.
Garnish with fresh herbs (if desired), serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks, so they cook evenly. Halves and quarters are fine.
Don't overmix the mashed potatoes and cottage cheese mixture. Overmixing can result in dense, gummy potatoes. Gentle folding or stirring is key.
The nutrition information shown below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. The nutrition facts below are based on 1/6 of the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 248
Sugar: 2.5 g
Sodium: 392.9 mg
Fat: 8.4 g
Carbohydrates: 36.3 g
Fiber: 2.6 g
Protein: 8.4 g
Cholesterol: 24.1 mg

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