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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!

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Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

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.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 1 lb russet potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup boiling water from the pan with cooked potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt , to taste
  • pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons butter , to melt on top
  • 4 green onions , finely chopped
Instructions
  1. 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.

  2. 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.
  3. Using a potato masher, mash them slightly. Then, melt 3 or 4 tablespoons of butter and add to the potatoes, continuing to mash. Add 1/4 cup of hot water from boiling the potatoes to the mashed potatoes, continuing to mash. Add 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, continuing to mash. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Garnish Greek yogurt mashed potaotes with extra melted butter on top and finely chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts
Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 282mg12%
Potassium 523mg15%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 555IU11%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, Greek yogurt, Potatoes, Recipe, Side Dish, Vegetables Published: Nov 27, 2014 8 Comments

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  1. Winnie

    Dec 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

    Dec 18, 2014 at 1:05 pm

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

    Reply
  3. Heather @ HeatherOMade

    Dec 04, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Omg, yes. Making these!!

    Reply
  4. John@Kitchen Riffs

    Dec 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)

    Nov 29, 2014 at 4:07 pm

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

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  6. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    Nov 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

    Nov 27, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Looks delicious!

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