Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Greek Yogurt & Scallions

By junerodgers

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 6 large cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 1/4 cups 2% fat milk, warmed
• 3/4 cup 2% fat Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced scallions

Preparation

Step 1

Put potatoes, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt and enough water to cover them in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot.

Add milk, yogurt, butter, remaining 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt and the pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in scallions and spoon into a serving bowl.