Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

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

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.

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*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 38mg 13%

Sodium 282mg 12%

Potassium 523mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 21g 7%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 11.1%

Vitamin C 10.6%

Calcium 4%

Iron 6.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.