Creamy Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
These healthy mashed potatoes make the perfect side dish to any meal. With their flavorful and creamy texture this twist on the classic recipe is guaranteed to please. Serve them for any special occasion or just because you’re in the mood for the creamy richness of mashed potatoes.
These creamy mashed potatoes have a secret ingredient to make them healthier but still rich and buttery. Instead of using sour cream, heavy cream or cream cheese, this mashed potato recipe uses plain Greek yogurt and fat free half and half. Greek yogurt makes the perfect substitute by adding extra protein while also making the creamiest mashed potatoes.
Serve them with Holiday Stuffing for Thanksgiving, with Cajun Steak Bites for a date night in or with Air Fryer Breaded Pork Tenderloin for a quick weeknight meal.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 165 calories and 3 grams of fat per serving.
- Made with 4 basic ingredients.
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Ingredients and Substitutes:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions for Greek yogurt mashed potatoes.
Russet Potatoes: russet are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes but yukon gold potatoes also work. You can also try these with sweet potatoes.
Non Fat Plain Greek Yogurt: full-fat greek yogurt for extra flavor.
Fat-Free Half and Half: use fat-free or full fat, heavy cream or full-fat canned coconut milk.
Butter: salted or unsalted butter work.
Dietary Modifications
- To make these dairy-free use vegan butter, dairy-free yogurt substitutes or full-fat coconut milk.
- This recipe is gluten-free, as is.
How to make mashed potatoes:
Step 1: Boil potatoes
Peel the potatoes and rinse. Chop into 2-inch chunks. Place in a large pot of water with enough water to cover the potatoes completely. Bring to a boil and boil potatoes for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the water.
Step 2: Mash the potatoes
Using a potato masher, start to mash the potatoes. Once about halfway mashed add the Greek yogurt, butter (cut into cubes), half and half, and salt. Continue mashing and mixing until you have a smooth consistency and no large chunks remaining. Here is where I would add in any add-ins like fresh herbs or roasted garlic.
Step 3: Season
Season the potatoes with salt and black pepper to taste.
Extra toppings and add-ins
These potatoes are delicious as is but can be made even better with toppings and add-ins. Try adding roasted garlic, fresh herbs, fresh chives or green onions into the potatoes. You can even turn these into loaded mashed potatoes with bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives.
Storing info
Store your leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If you like this recipe be sure to check out some of our other potato recipes!
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Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 5 lbs. russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3/4 cup 0% Nonfat Fage Greek Yogurt 170g
- 1/2 cup fat free half and half 105g
- 4 tbsp. butter cubed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and rinse. Chop into 2-inch chunks.
- Place in a large pot of cold water, covering the potatoes completely. Bring to a boil and boil for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the water.
- Using a potato masher, start to mash the potatoes. Once halfway mashed, add the Greek yogurt, butter (cut into cubes) and half and half. Continue mashing and mixing until you have a smooth consistency and everything is fully combined.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Double and half this recipe exactly. Boiling time of potatoes will change.
- Use full-fat half and half and/or Greek yogurt for a creamier mashed potato.
- All nutrition facts are an estimate and will change with any substitutions.
Paired these with the air fryer blackened chicken and it was DELICIOUS!!
Potatoes are amazing! This recipe has become a go to side dish. They are so creamy and tasty!! You will not be disappointed – and you are not sacrificing flavor at all! Ohsnapmacros does it again!
I made this for my family tonight and my husband said, and I quote, “potatoes were good, but they always are” and I told him it was a new macro friendly recipe and he was SHOCKED. You would NEVER know that this is a healthy recipe. I’m obsessed.
Haha! Love that!!
I was not sure what to expect with adding the Greek yogurt but it did not disappoint! The potatoes were nice and creamy and I was excited to add protein to a side dish. So glad I can eat potatoes and help my macros all in one yummy side dish!
Yay!! So glad to hear that! Thank you for trying it!