Basil Garlic Plus Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients for Basil Garlic Plus Mashed Potatoes

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
• Onion
• Celery
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2% Fat Cottage Cheese
• 1/4 cup buttermilk (or low-fat sour cream)
• Fresh Basil

How to Make Basil Garlic Plus Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
2. While potatoes are boiling, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 frozen basil cubes (or 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped). Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the garlic-basil mixture, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup buttermilk (or low-fat sour cream for a lighter version), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Mash until smooth and creamy. Add more buttermilk or milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
5. **For Potato Patties (Optional):**
6. In a bowl, combine 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes with 1/4 cup bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Form the mixture into small patties.
8. Coat the patties in a mixture of remaining bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
9. Lightly spray a skillet with olive oil and cook the patties over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).