Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes (4 Ingredients – So Easy!)

These Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes are made with just a few basic ingredients! Creamy, delicious, and rich; learn how easy this mashed potatoes with Greek yogurt recipe is to make!

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Creating This Recipe for Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

I bet we all agree that making more healthier recipes for Thanksgiving would be a good thing. We usually don’t plan on overeating for the holidays — it just happens, right?

So, I like to have healthier recipes on the table that I don’t have to feel guilty about indulging on!

These healthier mashed potatoes use Greek yogurt to make the potatoes creamy and rich.

Creamy Greek yogurt is the perfect substitute for sour cream, cream cheese, half and half, or heavy cream that are often used in mashed potato recipes. Your mashed potatoes will still be rich and flavorful, but you’ll have some added protein to balance out the carbs.

Tools Needed to Make Healthy Mashed Potatoes

You’ll need a few different kitchen tools to prepare these healthier mashed potatoes. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before beginning this recipe:

• Vegetable Peeler – to peel the potatoes.
• Cutting Board and Sharp Knife – to cut the potatoes into large chunks before boiling.
• Large Stockpot – to boil potatoes in. You want a large pot that will fit plenty of water and the potatoes.
• Colander or Strainer – to drain the boiled potatoes after cooking.
• Potato Masher or Potato Ricer – used to mash potatoes. A potato ricer is my preferred method for fluffy potatoes.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons – to measure the rest of the ingredients in this greek yogurt mashed potatoes recipe.
• Serving Bowl and Serving Spoon – for serving the greek yogurt mashed potatoes.

Ingredients for Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes with yogurt? While that might sound odd to some of you, I promise this recipe is delicious!

Here’s what you’ll need to make the low fat mashed potatoes:

• Russet potatoes
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Milk
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Green onions or Chives, optional

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

These healthier mashed potatoes are as easy to make as the classic recipe!

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water with 1 teaspoon of salt.
2. Meanwhile, scrub and wash the potatoes and cut them into similar-sized chunks.
3. Place the potatoes in the water and boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 – 20 minutes.
4. When the potatoes are ready, drain the water. Add the Greek yogurt, milk, salt, and green onions to the pot.
5. Using a potato masher or an electric mixer, mash the potatoes to the desired consistency.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Should You Peel Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes?

It depends on your preference! I usually prefer completely smooth mashed potatoes, and choose the peel the potatoes.

But, sometimes I don’t peel my potatoes because it takes extra time. You also gain extra fiber in your recipe if you don’t peel the potatoes. The skins also adds some nice texture to the mashed potatoes, if you like that.

Tips for Making Creamy Mashed Potatoes

• Make sure you use full-fat Greek yogurt for a super creamy texture.
• I’ve included the weight rather than the number of potatoes I used in this recipe. Potatoes come in all different sizes and so going by weight is much more accurate. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, I definitely recommend getting one! But until then, 2 pounds is about 2 1/2 Russet potatoes.
• I didn’t add butter to my potatoes, but feel free to add some butter if you think these Greek yogurt mashed potatoes aren’t rich enough.
• Mashed potatoes can be a little boring sometimes, which is why I added the green onions. If you don’t have green onions, it’s okay to leave them out or substitute chives, they just won’t be as flavorful.
• You can add other flavor mix-ins, like roasted garlic, cheese, crumbled bacon, etc.

Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes FAQs

Got questions about how to make this mashed potatoes with Greek yogurt? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

What are the Best Potatoes for this Greek Yogurt Mashed Potato Recipe?

I prefer using Russet potatoes in this recipe for Greek yogurt mashed potatoes. Russets are quite starchy, so they make for super creamy mashed potatoes.

If you would like to use another kind of potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes also work well for making this healthy side. You can also use a mix of russet and Yukon gold for a more complex flavor.

Can I make these healthy mashed potatoes in advance?

Yes, you definitely can! Here’s how:

1. Peel, cut and boil the potatoes the day before you want to serve them.
2. After boiling, transfer the cooked potatoes to the refrigerator in a storage container.
3. Resume making the recipe the next day.

Alternatively, these Greek yogurt mashed potatoes can be fully prepared up to two days in advance, then warmed in the oven or crockpot before serving.

Another Time Saving Tip:

Is anyone else super stressed on the day of a big holiday meal? A few years ago, I learned a neat tip from my grandfather to help save time on Thanksgiving or any other holiday.

1. Prepare the potatoes the night before by washing them, cutting them and placing them in the pot you’re going to boil them in.
2. Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes – but don’t add the salt yet!
3. The next day, just take the pot out of the refrigerator and you’re ready to start boiling. The only downside is that this takes up place in the refrigerator!

How to Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm

If you need to keep the creamy mashed potatoes warm until you plan on serving them, I recommend transferring them to a slow cooker that’s set to “Warm.”

Or, you could transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and place in a 200ºF oven until you’re ready to serve them.

How to Store Leftover Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

If you have leftovers of these mashed potatoes with Greek yogurt, transfer them to an airtight container within 2 hours of serving and store in the refrigerator.

Try these Mashed Potatoes with Greek Yogurt!

Next time you’re looking for a mashed potato recipe that’s a little healthier, give this Greek yogurt mashed potato recipe a try!

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