Cottage Cheese Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
These Cottage Cheese Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are ultra-creamy, high in protein, and packed with garlicky, cheesy goodness. Yukon Gold potatoes give them a naturally buttery texture, while blended cottage cheese adds richness without heavy cream. A wholesome, protein-packed side dish that’s perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
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SERVINGS: 10
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese blended
- 5 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic roasted and minced
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1- 1 1/2 cup milk of choice
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- Wash and peel your potatoes well and cube them into pieces
- In a large pot, add enough water to cover the potatoes fully and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to medium-high and cover with lid until potatoes are fork tender (takes around 20-25 minutes)
- While potatoes are cooking, roast your garlic in toaster oven for 5 minutes, mince them with a garlic mincer
- Blend together cottage cheese, garlic, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp butter, and parmesan cheese
- Drain water from pot (reserve 3 tbsp) and mash potatoes with potato masher until smooth
- Add in the reserved water, and cottage cheese mixture and stir until well incorporated
- Add in the additional 1/2 cup or 1 cup milk (depending on how creamy you like it) and 2 tbsp butter and stir
- Plate mashed potatoes with a protein meal
- Top with 1 tbsp butter and parsley