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    Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

    Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN Published: Nov 12, 2018 · Updated: Nov 20, 2022 · 27 Comments

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    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes use a few tricks to make a lighter mashed potato that's still creamy and delicious. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, especially for the holidays!

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a lighter mashed potato recipe that are packed with flavor. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, even for Thanksgiving!

    For those interested in a healthy lifestyle, mashed potatoes often get a bad rep. Not only are they made from the dreaded "starchy white carb", but they're also typically laden with heavy cream, butter, and salt. Yet I personally love a good mashed potato - especially at Thanksgiving! - and wanted to share my Greek yogurt mashed potatoes as a lighter alternative that are a fit for any healthy Thanksgiving dinner!

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a lighter mashed potato recipe that are packed with flavor. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, even for Thanksgiving!

    Tricks for Healthier Mashed Potatoes

    To make mashed potatoes healthier, but still creamy and delicious, I've found a few tricks:

    • Use Yukon gold potatoes: they're naturally softer and creamier and give a more buttery feel thanks to their luxurious texture. Bonus? White potatoes, including yukon, are a great source of vitamin C and potassium!
    • Sub nonfat, plain Greek yogurt for full fat sour cream: It's lower in fat and high in protein and calcium. It adds a great flavor to your mashed potatoes and also adds a superb creaminess, no heavy creamy needed!
    • Sub nonfat milk for heavy cream: adds protein and majorly lowers the fat/ saturated fat content. A definite perk, especially given the fact that many holiday meals that include mashed potatoes aren't lacking for other rich and decadent foods. 😉
    • Keep the butter, but remember less is more! Reduce the amount of butter used to just two tablespoons - enough to enhance the creamy richness from the Greek yogurt while keeping that traditional buttery flavor.
    • Use fresh herbs to bump up the flavor. I love rosemary, but I know many others enjoy herbs like dill and chives, too.
    • We still use a little salt, but not a ton - just enough to bump up the other flavors!

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a lighter mashed potato recipe that are packed with flavor. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, even for Thanksgiving!

    Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes Recipe Tips

    One of the best things about these Greek yogurt mashed potatoes is that they can so easily be made in advance. When celebrating Thanksgiving with my side of the family recently I totally just reheated these in the microwave for a few minutes! And I'm making this same lighter mashed potato recipe in a couple weeks for Thanksgiving with my in-laws and totally am making a double batch the Wednesday before and reheating either in the microwave or oven.

    These are designed to be a more "rustic" homestyle mashed potato recipe with the yukon gold potato skins left on. They're a very thin skin and are barely noticeable! That said, I always like to mash, mash, mash as fully as possible before adding my Greek yogurt, milk, butter, salt, and herbs.

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a lighter mashed potato recipe that are packed with flavor. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, even for Thanksgiving!

    More Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

    Try these healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes, too!

    • Gluten-Free, Vegan Green Bean Casserole
    • Easy, Vegan Creamed Corn
    • Apple Cranberry Sauce
    • Prosciutto Green Beans
    • Cinnamon Carrots
    • Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower
    • Salted Caramel Apple Butter
    • Cranberry Apple Harvest Salad
    • Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Grapes

    Take a pic of your holiday spreads and be sure to tag me (@nutritiontofit, #nutritiontofit) if you make any NTF recipes! Live well!

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a lighter mashed potato recipe that are packed with flavor. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, even for Thanksgiving!

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a lighter mashed potato recipe that are packed with flavor. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, even for Thanksgiving!
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    4.88 from 33 votes

    Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a lighter mashed potato recipe that are packed with flavor. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, even for Thanksgiving!
    free from: wheat/ gluten, egg, soy, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes chopped in one-inch pieces
    • ½ cup Greek yogurt, nonfat, plain
    • ½ cup skim milk
    • 2 tablespoon butter or olive oil (can sub olive oil)
    • 1.5 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon rosemary finely chopped
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • If desired, peel potatoes. Chop into one-inch pieces.
    • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, boil 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
    • Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Mash thoroughly. Add Greek yogurt, milk, butter or olive oil, salt, and rosemary; mash or stir to combine.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy! Alternatively you can make up to 24 hours in advance and reheat prior to serving.

    Notes

    Nutrition information will vary based on exact ingredients used. Does not include any additional garnish or toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3.8mg

    Greek yogurt mashed potatoes are a lighter mashed potato recipe that are packed with flavor. They're your perfect go-to homemade mashed potato recipe, even for Thanksgiving!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tawnie Kroll says

      November 13, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Can't wait to make these for my family next week, thank you!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        November 15, 2018 at 4:19 pm

        You are so welcome, you'll have to come back and let me know how everyone enjoyed them!

        Reply
    2. Natalie says

      November 16, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      So smart to add Greek yogurt, and I bet it tastes amazing!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        November 16, 2018 at 11:16 pm

        It adds a great creaminess and flavor!

        Reply
    3. Meme says

      November 17, 2018 at 9:47 am

      The greek yogurt makes the mashed potatoes so creamy! It also adds a great source of protein!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        November 17, 2018 at 5:37 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them! I love the added protein too - I definitely lived off these for a day when I had my wisdom teeth out years ago, and the added protein was a huge help!

        Reply
    4. Liz Shaw says

      November 18, 2018 at 12:43 am

      Any excuse to use Greek yogurt- its one of my favorite additions!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        November 18, 2018 at 6:12 pm

        Same here, unbelievably versatile!

        Reply
    5. Lorie says

      November 18, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      I love the tang that Greek yogurt gives these mashed potatoes!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        November 19, 2018 at 9:31 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Emily Kyle says

      November 23, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      Made these yesterday, so so good on the Thanksgiving table!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT says

        November 25, 2018 at 5:01 pm

        Thank you so much for sharing, glad y'all enjoyed them at Thanksgiving, too!

        Reply
    7. Lisa says

      June 20, 2019 at 4:53 am

      I used Fage Greek yogurt and olive oil. Very, very good. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN says

        June 20, 2019 at 8:26 am

        Thank you so much, Lisa, I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe!

        Reply
    8. Jordan says

      February 08, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      What is a serving size for the 106 calories? I may have missed it! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN says

        February 09, 2020 at 8:12 am

        Hi Jordan! The recipe makes 8 servings, and each serving is an approximate half cup. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    9. Cynthia says

      March 18, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      I added some chopped garlic to give it an extra kick. I used tiny white, red and purple creamy potatoes. It was delicious.

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN says

        March 20, 2020 at 4:03 pm

        The garlic sounds like a delicious addition! Thank you, Cynthia!

        Reply
    10. Andrea McDermett says

      April 08, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      This was fantastic. I lessened the rosemary for my fickle toddlers, and it still was wondrous. Thanks for sharing this new family favorite recipe.

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN says

        April 10, 2020 at 2:02 pm

        Hooray! I'm so glad y'all love it as much as me and my fickle toddlers do! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Bekkah says

      May 09, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      Loved this recipe! So light, yummy, and guilt free. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN says

        May 09, 2020 at 9:45 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them, Bekkah!

        Reply
    12. Rhoda Zulu says

      October 11, 2020 at 2:07 am

      My friend came over after I made this, and she said it was the best mash she's ever tasted. Thanks a lot for sharing.

      Reply
    13. Rhoda Zulu says

      October 11, 2020 at 2:12 am

      My friend came over after I made this, and she said it was the best mash she's ever tasted. Thanks a lot for sharing. These are yum!!!

      Reply
    14. Dean says

      November 15, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      Can you freeze this

      Reply
    15. Dean says

      November 15, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      Can i freeze it if i just use mash potatoes plus greek yoghart ?

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN says

        November 18, 2022 at 1:49 pm

        Mashed potatoes can be frozen. However, these mashed potatoes are lower in fat and typically higher fat mashed potatoes freeze better. Try using a higher fat milk and/ or higher fat Greek yogurt for better results post-freezing.

        Reply

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