Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes are light, fluffy, and packed full of flavor. They use greek yogurt, instead of sour cream, for a healthier take on the classic recipe. With 6 easy steps and 8 simple ingredients, you'll have this side dish on the table in about 45 minutes!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 308kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $10

Equipment

Ingredients

3 pounds yukon gold potatoes (about 6 large potatoes)
15 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
¾ cup plain greek yogurt, room temperature
6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into pieces
¼ cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh chives, for garnish

Instructions

Peel the potatoes (optional). Then, dice them into 2-inch pieces. Add to a large pot with all of the smashed garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
Add water to the pot until the potatoes are covered with the water. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain water.
Mash the potatoes in the pot with a potato masher or use a ricer to rice the potatoes and garlic back into the warm pot.
Add greek yogurt, butter, milk, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined and the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Do not overmix. Taste and adjust greek yogurt, butter, and salt to taste.
Serve potatoes warm with a drizzle of melted butter and fresh chives over top.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients so everything blends into the potatoes well! The greek yogurt, butter, and milk should be set on your counter for at least 30 minutes prior to mixing into the warm potatoes. This allows you to stir them in less time for fluffier, lighter potatoes.
Don't over-mix the potatoes! Over-mixing will cause them to turn gluey, instead of light and fluffy.
If you plan on reheating the mashed potatoes, reserve additional butter and milk for later. You'll want to add extra butter or milk to the potatoes prior to reheating, so they don't dry out.

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