Looking for a delicious but healthier mashed potato recipe? These out-of-this-world potatoes are made in a dutch oven with only 4 ingredients and you won’t believe the secret ingredient that makes them perfectly creamy! Perfect for the holidays but easy enough to enjoy all year long.
The holidays are finally here! I’ve spent all week reminiscing about this time last year. We were headed to New York City for the very first time and I’m sad that it was a year ago and not happening right this very moment. That was truly one of the best vacations I’ve ever been on.
As far as this recipe goes believe me when I say these are incredible. They are made with only 4 ingredients: one of which is the ultimate secret ingredient and healthy swap! I made them in my favorite Le Creuset in the gorgeous color Caribbean!
What are the benefits of cooking in enameled cast iron?
- Perfect for the stove top or the oven.
- The cookware’s coating protects it from rusting, allowing you to boil water, soak and place your enameled cast iron dutch ovens in the dishwasher.
- The glassy coating of enameled cast iron makes cleaning a breeze. Just use hot, soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
- The enamel coating makes enameled cast iron dutch ovens non-stick
- Enameled cast iron provides even heat distribution to your food.
How To Make Dutch Oven Mashed Potatoes (step-by-step)
1. Wash your potatoes carefully removing any loose dirt.This 5-quart colander that I used is the perfect size for this amount of potatoes. I like to wash with this Fit Organic Veggie Wash. It’s available at most grocery stores or you can snag it on Amazon!
2. Quarter your potatoes. This will allow them to soften quicker during the simmering process.
3. Place potatoes 5 1/2-quart dutch oven with cold water to cover. Why start boiling potatoes in cold water? “Potatoes added to boiling water cook unevenly. If you place potatoes in a pot of cold water, the water and potatoes heat up together, and the potatoes cook evenly inside and out.”
4. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 25-35 minutes, until the potatoes are completely tender (the easiest way to test if they are ready is to pierce with a fork); drain.
5.Using a potato masher, break the potatoes up until they are completely mashed. Add the greek yogurt.
6. Add butter to the potatoes
7. Using an electric mixer, mix on the lowest speed until creamy. If the potatoes are too thick, feel free to add more greek yogurt (or butter of course).
8. Stir in salt. Serve immediately.
9. Enjoy!
Important tips for making Dutch Oven Mashed Potatoes
- Don’t have a potato masher? You can also use a fork(s), whisk or pastry cutter.
- If you have leftover potatoes that you don’t end up cooking keep them in the fridge covered with water (to prevent browning) until you’re ready to cook them.
- Quarter the potatoes at a minimum, but some larger potatoes you will want to cut into smaller cubes to soften quicker.
- This recipe is easy to scale, if you don’t have as many people to feed it could very well be cut in half.
- Have more leftovers than you planned? These reheat well in the toaster oven or oven at 350 F for 25-30 minutes covered
Want to add a little flair?
- Garnish with sliced chives
- Bacon always makes everything better, consider adding cooked & crumbled crispy bacon
- Smoked cheddar, white cheddar or parmesan would add a unique twist
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Dutch Oven Mashed Potatoes
These out-of-this-world Dutch Oven Mashed Potatoes are made with only 4 ingredients and you won't believe the secret ingredient that makes them perfectly creamy!
Ingredients
- 10 lbs Red Potatoes
- 1,5 c Plain Greek Yogurt
- .25 c Butter
- .5 tsp Salt
Instructions
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Place potatoes 5 1/2-quart Le Creuset with cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 25-35 minutes, until the potatoes are completely tender (the easiest way to test if they are ready is to pierce with a fork).
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Drain.
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Using a potato masher, break the potatoes up until they are completely mashed. Add the greek yogurt and butter to the potatoes, using an electric mixer, mix on the lowest speed until creamy. Stir in salt. Serve immediately. If the potatoes are too thick, feel free to add more greek yogurt.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Don't have a potato masher? You can also use a fork(s), whisk or pastry cutter.
- If you have leftover potatoes that you don't end up cooking keep them in the fridge covered with water (to prevent browning) until you're ready to cook them.
- Quarter the potatoes at a minimum, but some larger potatoes you will want to cut into smaller cubes to soften quicker.
- This recipe is easy to scale, if you don't have as many people to feed it could very well be cut in half.
- Have more leftovers than you planned? These reheat well in the toaster oven or oven at 350 F for 25-30 minutes covered
*This recipe was originally published 11/27/15. Most recent update 11/20/18
Tonee
I would be so excited to get my first Le Creuset, I wouldn’t know what to cook in it!!!
Jill H
I would make a pot roast with potato’s and carrots
I would make chicken and dumplings or broccoli and cheese soup.
Tina W
I would make beef stew, Dad’s favorite.
Soup, always soup! it’s one of my favorite meals
I woud make my husband’s favorite meal- scalloped potaoes with ham. He would love that!
Vanessa Fisher
I would make Chicken Tortilla Soup! Yummy!
Jamie
Artisan Bread w/Rosemary
Melanie McDowell
I would love to make a homemade vanilla pudding, like my Mother used to make. Thanks so much!!
Candice
I love these! My mom has one and I always wish I did too when I make soup.
I would make pork roast! yummm…
Short ribs. Cooked in lots of red wine.
Hanna
I am on mashed potato duty every year for Thanksgiving- your recipe looks amazing! I would give chili a try in the Le Creuset!
amylou61
I’d make a pot roast with carrots and potatoes.
Susan Broughton
I would make some beef stew. yummy!
Jeffrey
I would definitely make a loaf of bread first if I won the French Oven!
Danyelle H
I would make beef stew
libby rouse
I would make a big pot of pinto beans
I would make a nicemushroom chicken
Becca
Probably a stew of some kind.
Irene S
Can you make bread in a French oven? Cause I would try that!
Cassidy
I would make a beef stew
I would make some like of stew. These are such beautiful dutch ovens!
Vickie Palmer
I would make green beans with onions and bacon!
Pat Schwab
Irish stew
janicour
Love to win this, so versatile. I think I would first make a chicken casserole.
Ellen Garrett
I would so love to win this, I have always wanted one. I am not sure what I would make first but some sort of casserole.
Amy S.
I’d make chili or a beef stew.
dailydealsjc1
I’d make some tasty tomato soup!
Donna J
What wonderful giveaways! I hope I win one! ?
Brenda Haines
I would make a pork shoulder with cranberry orange sauce. Thanks for the chance!
Cindy A.
I would make potato soup with lots of cheddar cheese. :)
Alison
I would make a big pot of chili!
Kim Henrichs
I would make chicken and dumplings!
I would make beef stew first in a Le Creuset 5 1/2 Quart French Oven.
Oh my goodness. How to decide what to make first?! Most likely a dessert, let’s be honest. ha!
Actually, you made those mashed potatoes look so good, and easy, that I think I’d start right off with those!
Margot C
I’m from New Orleans so I would christen this beautiful pot with a nice seafood gumbo.
christina purvis
I would make some macaroni & cheese
Lindsay
I would love to make some artisan bread!
Annamarie V
I would make chicken and dumplings.
Stacey P.
I’d make a pot roast!
Amy C.
I would make a big pot of baked potato soup.
Cui Fang
I would love to make chicken tagine or a nice pot of red wine beef stew
lyn m
I would make my mums beef stew :)
Laura
A casserole!
We have wanted a Dutch oven since we got married 15 years ago. I think the first thing I would make in it is Blackberry Cobbler. Yum!
I would make a hearty beef stew
duchick
I love this Dutch Oven! My first meal I’d make in this would be a savory, healthy beef stew for a cold, snowy Iowa night. duchick at gmail dot com
Alexandra robertson
These potatos look so yummy. Hope to win so I could make some beef stew. I have been craving some!