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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Cheddar Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Oct 14, 2013 · Last Updated: Dec 8, 2022

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    I'm going to let you in on a secret.

    Mashed potatoes in a white dish, next to a brown plate filled with shredded cheese and a white spoon. this recipe

    It's these mashed potatoes. These mashed potatoes are my really cool secret that was too awesome not to share with everyone on the interwebs.

    Mashed potatoes topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

    You're totally welcome.

    Shredded cheddar cheese on a small wood plate.

    They have Greek yogurt in them. And also cheese. But also Greek yogurt. Which means I can eat twice as many and feel not quite as guilty. Because there's Greek yogurt. Which makes them healthy. Duh.

    Hand sprinkling shredded cheese over mashed potatoes.

    But seriously. These mashed potatoes last maybe twenty minutes in our house. If I make them late at night after we've already had dinner, they might last until the next meal. Or snacktime. But never longer. Moral of the story: these are delicious. And healthy-ish. And delicious.

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    Mashed potatoes in a white dish, next to a brown plate filled with shredded cheese.

    Cheddar Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Jessie
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: Serves 4
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    These easy mashed potatoes get a punch of flavor from Greek yogurt.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 1 to 1.5 cups plain greek yogurt
    • 2 Tbsp. butter
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, plus extra for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Cut potatoes into even pieces (I cut them all in quarters and it's usually good)
    2. Boil potatoes in a pot of salted water for 25-30 minutes, until they are easily pierced with a fork.
    3. Drain potatoes and return them to the hot pot.
    4. Add milk, 1 cup of greek yogurt, butter, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese to potatoes and mash it all together with a potato masher. If potatoes are too dry, add the remaining ½ cup of greek yogurt.
    5. Garnish with extra cheddar cheese and enjoy! You could also bake the potatoes in an oven-safe dish after you add the cheese garnish, to form a nice cheesy crust, but I was too hungry. So I just dug in. Up to you!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 417
    • Sugar: 6.7 g
    • Sodium: 878.5 mg
    • Fat: 20.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 40.7 g
    • Protein: 18.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 57.5 mg

    Keywords: side dish, thanksgiving, sides

    Tag @lifeasastrawberry on Instagram to show us what you're cooking! Nutrition information is calculated per serving; it is approximate and will vary based on many factors.

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    1. Holland

      January 15, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      Can I substitute soy milk for the 1/4 cup milk? I can't drink milk, but these potatoes look delicious!

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      • Jessie

        February 08, 2014 at 11:43 am

        Absolutely! I've even made it with chicken or vegetable stock instead of milk, and that's worked fine as well.

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    2. Sara

      October 22, 2013 at 11:20 am

      Made these mashed potatoes last night with a pork tenderloin and some an asparagus, so delicious! Thanks for the inspiration and recipe.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Margaret

      October 15, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Made my mouth water ... I will be making them for my next party!

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