Did you know that Greek Yogurt can often be substituted for cream, butter, or milk? While cream and milk add a wonderful richness to meals, they can also increase the calorie count and make your meal feel heavy.
For lower-calorie creaminess, choose Greek Yogurt instead. That’s the idea behind our Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes—they’re just as creamy and fluffy as regular mashed potatoes, but they’re a little healthier and lighter. If you think one of your friends or family members might like our potatoes, then please share the recipe after you try it on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram.
Want another cheesy potato recipe? Don't miss our Cheddar Mashed Potatoes—one of our cheesiest recipes!
Directions
- PEEL potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- PUT potatoes in large pot; add about ½ inch of water to pot and place over high heat. Once water is boiling, reduce heat to maintain gentle simmer and cover pan. (Alternatively, use folding vegetable steamer in pot.)
- COOK until potatoes meet no resistance when pierced with knife, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir potatoes halfway through cooking, adding more water if it has almost cooked away.
- WHISK together in small saucepan over low heat, yogurt and milk until warmed through.
- POUR off water from large pot. With ricer set over bowl or potato masher in pot, mash potatoes. Add yogurt/milk mixture, butter or olive oil, salt and pepper, plus any optional additions, and stir in gently.
- SERVE immediately, or keep warm in covered bowl set over pan of barely simmering water until ready to serve.
