Lighter Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Buttery-tasting Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with roasted-garlic flavor, made creamy with warm milk and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
Diet swaps
- Dairy-free: Use unsweetened almond or oat milk. Use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt. Use olive oil or dairy-free butter instead of butter.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 4 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cloves Garlic, peeled
- 1 cup 2% milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped
Directions
- Cover potatoes and garlic with cold salted water, bring to a boil and simmer 15 to 18 minutes until very tender.
- Drain well and return to the pot for 1 minute to steam dry.
- Mash with butter, then stir in warm milk and yogurt until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with chives. Keep warm in a slow cooker on low for up to 2 hours.
Calorie breakdown
Per serving: potatoes 127 · butter 30 · milk 12 · yogurt 7 · garlic + chives 4
💡 Lighter tip: Greek yogurt instead of cream and sour cream saves about 100 calories per serving.
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