Whipped Mashed Potatoes with Cottage Cheese
Add a fun twist to your traditional mashed potatoes with creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any comfort food meal!
I’ve always been a fan of mashed potatoes—especially with a holiday dinner. Turkey just needs a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, doesn’t it?
But these aren’t my mama’s mashed potatoes! These have a fun little twist. When I noticed a recipe for mashed potatoes with cottage cheese, my ears perked up. I’ve been loving cottage cheese lately as an extra source of protein (it’s even great with eggs!). So I gave this version a try, and we found them absolutely delightful.
If cottage cheese isn’t your thing, feel free to skip it and use a bit more milk instead—but I encourage you to try it! It adds a subtle tang and creamy texture that takes mashed potatoes up a notch.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Creamy, fluffy texture without being heavy.
- Packed with a boost of protein from the cottage cheese.
- A perfect side for holiday meals or everyday dinners. They’re perfect served with turkey pan gravy!
- Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Featured in my Holiday Dinner Guide with 29 classic recipes and tips!
Ingredients
(See the printable recipe card below for exact measurements and instructions.)
You’ll need:
- Potatoes (Russet or white work best)
- Cottage cheese (pureed until smooth)
- Butter
- Milk
Step by Step Instructions for Whipped Mashed Potatoes
(For all the detailed instructions, refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
1.Peel potatoes, cover with water, and bring to a boil. 2. Puree cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. 3.When potatoes are fork tender, drain off the water.
4.Roughly mash potatoes until butter is melted. Add pureed cottage cheese. 5.Whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Add milk to make it the consistency you want. 6. Serve as a side with gravy, if desired.
Helpful Tips When Making This Recipe
- Don’t skip pureeing the cottage cheese—it makes the texture beautifully smooth.
- Use Russet or white potatoes for best results.
- Melt the butter in first before adding in the cottage cheese and milk.
- **Pro Tip! To keep mashed potatoes warm while working on other holiday dinner sides, put them in a crock pot (spray with non stick cooking spray first) on low until you’re ready to serve them.
Substitutions and Variations
- Want extra richness? Add a bit of cream cheese or heavy cream.
- No cottage cheese? Use extra milk or a scoop of sour cream instead.
Grandma Rita’s Kitchen Tips
I put this recipe in my new Holiday Dinner Guide, so you can feel like I’m helping you with your holiday dinner prep! With 29 holiday dinner recipes & tons of tips and tricks, you can be all set for holiday dinner prep! Check it out here.
Other Potato Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Classic potato salad recipe with egg is a favorite for potlucks, bbqs, and holiday dinners, too!
- Easy scalloped potatoes with mushroom soup is a shortcut recipe that tastes amazing!
- Need a potluck recipe? This cheesy potatoes with frozen hash browns is always a hit!
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cottage Cheese
Creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes with a protein boost from cottage cheese—a fun twist on a favorite side dish classic.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Russet or White potatoes, peeled and cut into approximately the same sized chunks
- ¾ cup pureed cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 Tbsp milk (more as needed for desired texture)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender.
- While potatoes boil, puree the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. (Or a blender would work, too.)
- Drain potatoes and add the butter. Mash roughly until the butter melts with a hand masher.
- Transfer potatoes to a stand mixer bowl, add pureed cottage cheese, and whip until fluffy.
- Add milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 308Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 185mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 9g
This recipe was incredibly delicious! I needed a way to boost my protein intake since I eat fairly small portions, and this is the perfect solution when paired with some low-carb potatoes. Thank you so much!