Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup milk of choice
• Salt + pepper, to taste
• Fresh chives, to garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Turn the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

3. 3

   Optional: Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until it’s completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

4. 4

   Once the potatoes are cooked, strain them and transfer them back into the pot.

5. 5

   Add the butter, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic to the potatoes. Use an electric mixer to mash the potatoes on high until smooth. If you prefer your mashed potatoes a bit chunkier, feel free to use a classic potato masher instead.

6. 6

   Top with an extra dollop of butter, fresh chives, and enjoy immediately.