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    Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Nov 27, 2014 / 8 Comments

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    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes - delicious side dish for grilled meats.  Gluten free recipe.

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes with melted butter

    Deliciously creamy Greek yogurt mashed potatoes is my new favorite, healthier recipe for mashed potatoes! No milk or half-and-half are used, just Greek yogurt, some butter, and water from boiling the potatoes.   A smaller amount of butter is used for these mashed potatoes than usual, since we are using Greek yogurt to add creaminess.  Greek yogurt adds a nice "tang" to the potatoes, and chopped green onions as garnish on top are perfect!

    I love to serve these Greek mashed potatoes with grilled meats along with Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Bacon, Garlic, and Asiago cheese , or Garlic and Bacon Green Beans, or Asiago Roasted Broccoli.

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes with melted butter

    This recipe is gluten free, and will make a nice side dish to just about anything!

    5 from 4 votes

    Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy Greek yogurt mashed potatoes - healthier recipe for mashed potatoes because less butter is use than usual!  Also, no milk or half-and-half are used, just Greek yogurt, some butter, and water from boiling the potatoes. Greek yogurt adds a nice "tang" to the potatoes.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 226 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb russet potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup boiling water from the pan with cooked potatoes
    • ¼ teaspoon salt , to taste
    • pepper

    Garnish

    • 2 tablespoons butter , to melt on top
    • 4 green onions , finely chopped

    Instructions 

    • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks). Cook for about 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Remove from heat.
    • Using a deep slotted spoon, move the potatoes from the pan with hot water into a large bowl. Reserve some of the cooked potato water.
    • Using a potato masher, mash them slightly. Then, melt 3 or 4 tablespoons of butter and add to the potatoes, continuing to mash. Add ¼ cup of hot water from boiling the potatoes to the mashed potatoes, continuing to mash. Add ¼ cup of Greek yogurt, continuing to mash. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Garnish Greek yogurt mashed potaotes with extra melted butter on top and finely chopped green onions.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    226
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    38
    mg
    13
    %
    Sodium
     
    282
    mg
    12
    %
    Potassium
     
    523
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    21
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    555
    IU
    11
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8.7
    mg
    11
    %
    Calcium
     
    40
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1.2
    mg
    7
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword greek yogurt mashed potatoes, greek yogurt side dishes
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    Comments

    1. Winnie

      December 20, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      What a great idea - using yogurt!
      This is new to me, but something I have got to try 🙂
      Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    2. Laura Dembowski

      December 18, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      I never would have thought to put Greek yogurt in potatoes. Genius!

      Reply
    3. Heather @ HeatherOMade

      December 04, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Omg, yes. Making these!!

      Reply
    4. John@Kitchen Riffs

      December 03, 2014 at 11:59 am

      Using yogurt in mashed potatoes is one of those ideas I've thought about, but never done. Gotta try this! And using Greek yogurt is brilliant. Thanks.

      Reply
    5. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

      November 29, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      I LOVE this healthier twist on mashed potatoes! They look delish!

      Reply
    6. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      November 29, 2014 at 6:41 am

      Comforting and very tasty! I guess I can do the same with sweet potatoes too. Thanks for sharing, Julia.

      Reply
    7. Matt

      November 27, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      Looks delicious!

      Reply

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