Feta Mashed Potatoes
These creamy feta mashed potatoes turn everyone’s favorite comfort food side dish into something extra special with a little tangy cheese. Easy enough for a weeknight, delicious enough for your holiday table!
The Southern husband and I have a strict rule in our house: No Ingredient Shall Be Left Behind. Which means if I buy something for one recipe and have a little left over, I consider it my delicious duty to find another home for it.
Feta cheese is a frequent visitor to the Leftover Ingredient Department, and one day I tucked some into a pot of mashed potatoes. Friends, that little bit of tangy cheese made those creamy, buttery potatoes extra dreamy.
Now I buy feta on purpose for this recipe…which means I need to find something to do with the rest of the feta. And so it goes! 🥰
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- How to make creamy feta cheese mashed potatoes!
- Recipe FAQs
- What to serve with this recipe
- Feta Mashed Potatoes
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🔎 A quick look at this recipe
- What It Is: Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with tangy feta cheese stirred in for an extra delicious twist on a classic side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 230
- Cooking Method: Stovetop
- Good For: Weeknight dinners, holiday meals and using up leftover feta cheese!
Why this recipe works
- 🥔 Creamy, dreamy potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes have a naturally buttery flavor and mash up beautifully.
- 🧀 A tangy little twist: Feta cheese adds a savory pop of flavor to classic mashed potatoes.
- 🙌 No peeling required: Those thin potato skins can stay right on, saving you a little prep work!
- ⏱️ Quick and easy: A handful of simple ingredients and about 25 minutes are all you need.
- 🍽️ At home on any table: Serve them with a cozy weeknight supper or dress up your holiday dinner!
🥔 Ingredients you need
📝 Ingredient notes
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes have a naturally buttery flavor and creamy texture that make them perfect for mashing. Their thin skins can stay on—just give them a good scrub! Peel them if you prefer a smoother mash.
- Feta cheese: A block of feta packed in brine is my favorite for its creamy texture. Crumble it yourself and let it come to room temperature before adding it to the potatoes. Pre-crumbled feta works too, but tends to be drier. Save a little extra for sprinkling on top!
- Milk: Whole milk gives these potatoes a lovely creamy finish, but you can use whatever milk you have on hand. Warm it gently before adding, and splash in a little more if you like a softer mash.
- Butter: Let your butter soften so it blends easily into the hot potatoes. Salted or unsalted butter will work.
- Salt and pepper: Feta brings its own salty flavor, so taste your potatoes before adding salt. A little freshly ground pepper is a delicious finishing touch!
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How to make creamy feta cheese mashed potatoes!
STEP 1: Scrub 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. You can leave the skins on or peel them if you prefer. Put them in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 10–15 minutes.
STEP 2: Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Mash with a potato masher until they are as smooth or chunky as you like.
STEP 3: Add ¼ cup warm milk, ¼ cup crumbled room-temperature feta cheese and 2 tablespoons softened butter. Gently mash and stir until combined, adding an extra splash of milk if needed.
STEP 4: Taste before adding salt—the feta already brings some salty goodness! Season with salt and pepper as needed, sprinkle a little extra feta on top and serve warm.
Recipe FAQs
Not completely! It softens into the warm potatoes, but you’ll still have little bits of tangy feta throughout. Crumbling it finely helps distribute that delicious flavor.
Yes! Make them a day ahead, cool and refrigerate in a covered container. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of milk to loosen them up. Save the extra feta topping until serving time.
Use a potato masher and stop once everything is combined. Skip the blender or food processor—overworking the potatoes can turn that lovely creamy texture sticky.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat gently with a little milk, and give them a fresh sprinkle of feta before serving!
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What to serve with this recipe
These creamy, tangy potatoes are right at home alongside easy skillet meatloaf, roasted Dijon chicken or a cozy slow cooker apple cider pot roast. And for a sweet finish, a slice of caramel apple cake will have everyone saving room for dessert!
Feta Mashed Potatoes
This easy recipe for creamy feta cheese mashed potatoes adds a tangy cheesy flavor to everyone’s favorite side dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 medium sized Yukon Gold potatoes
- ¼ cup milk
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, room temperature and broken into crumbles, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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STEP 1: Scrub 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. You can leave the skins on or peel them if you prefer. Put them in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 10–15 minutes.
STEP 2: Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Mash with a potato masher until they are as smooth or chunky as you like.
STEP 3: Add ¼ cup warm milk, ¼ cup crumbled room-temperature feta cheese and 2 tablespoons softened butter. Gently mash and stir until combined, adding an extra splash of milk if needed.
STEP 4: Taste before adding salt—the feta already brings some salty goodness! Season with salt and pepper as needed, sprinkle a little extra feta on top and serve warm.
Variations on this recipe
- Add some herbs: Stir in chopped chives, parsley or dill for a little fresh flavor and a pretty pop of green.
- Make them garlicky: Mash in a few cloves of soft roasted garlic along with the butter and feta.
- Add a little lemon: A sprinkle of finely grated lemon zest gives these creamy potatoes a bright finishing touch.
- Bring on the bacon: Fold in some cooked, crumbled bacon, saving a little to scatter over the top. Taste before adding extra salt!
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