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Garlicky Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy, creamy russet mash with mellow simmered garlic, a tangy yogurt finish and a buttery, peppery edge.

Garlicky Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 7½ medium1,600 gRusset potatoespeeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 8 cloves24 gGarlicpeeled, whole cloves
  • 10¼ cups2,400 gWater
  • 1⅛ tsp7 gSalt
  • 2 containers (6 oz)340 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfatat room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml)180 gMilk, 2%warmed
  • 3 tbsp45 gUnsalted butter
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
  • 2 medium30 gGreen onionsthinly sliced

Steps

  1. Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot, cover with the cold water and add half of the salt.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to a steady simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until a knife slides easily into the potatoes.
  3. Drain well, return the potatoes and garlic to the pot and set over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, to dry off excess moisture.
  4. Turn off the heat. Add the butter and mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth.
  5. Stir in the warm milk, then fold in the Greek yogurt, the remaining salt and the black pepper until creamy; don't overmix or the potatoes can turn gluey.
  6. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with the green onion.

Contains: Milk.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 19, 2026.

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