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Feta Mashed Potatoes – very easy to make, creamy, with Mediterranean twist. Perfect for a side dish with roasted meat or veggies.
Tomorrow is the day – Thanksgiving! Some of you are probably busy planning and cooking their holiday menu, others may be traveling.
Just in case, I’m sharing a simple recipe as a last minute idea for the long waited Thanksgiving dinner.
Our dinner usually starts kind of early, around 1 pm, how can you not be impatient with all that food?
These feta mashed potatoes come together very quickly and can be made in advance. You can warm them up in the microwave or in a non stick pan on the stove top.
Another good reason to make these- they are kid friendly, no garlic added. I had to peel my potatoes, because we just like them better peeled, but you can make them either way. And since it is a Holiday, I like to add heavy cream and butter, to make them extra creamy.
I might be a little too late with this recipe, anyway, but I assure you these are great not only for Thanksgiving, I can eat them every day.
We all know how to make mashed potatoes, but these aren’t the traditional garlic mashed, they are creamy, light and flavorful. You can definitely cook the potatoes in the Crock Pot on high for 3-4 hours. I was just very hungry last week, when I made these, so I cooked them on the stove top.
If you are wondering, why feta? Well you can add parmesan or other cheese of your choice, but that’s how my grandmother makes them- with feta cheese. It brings some sharpness and saltiness, which makes this dish unique.
Toppings like bacon, sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions can be added on top of these mashed potatoes, to customize them a little.
These feta mashed potatoes make the ultimate side dish for your Thanksgiving turkey, but can be enjoyed on their own, too!
And before I go on to the recipe, I wanted to thank each and every one of my readers for all the support, wonderful comments and suggestions!
If you love potatoes as much as I do, you may like these Turmeric Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Potato Salad or Muffin Tin Potato Cups.
Feta Mashed Potatoes Last Minute Thanksgiving Side Dish Idea
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes chopped into 1 inch cubes, (I like mine peeled)
- water
- 3/4 cup heavy cream warmed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 oz feta cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Option 1: Cook potatoes in slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours, until fork tender.
- Option 2: Cook potatoes in a pot of water on the stove top, simmer for 30 minutes, until fork tender. Drain water.
- I usually mash my potatoes in my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer, but you can do this in a bowl and mash them with a hand masher or hand mixer.
- Combine potatoes, heavy cream, butter, salt, pepper and crumble feta cheese. Whip potatoes and other ingredients until smooth. Add more heavy cream or butter if desired.
- Serve with more crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Mashed potatoes, is there anything better? These look amazing Mira! Our family usually sits down to eat in the afternoon as well, but this year we’re going to Alex’s boyfriend’s parents’ home, so we’re eating at 6pm. A nice change of pace, and it gives me more time to cook the dishes that I’m bringing. 🙂 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much Linda! More time to cook is always better! Have a great time ands wonderful Thanksgiving!
I love these feta mashed potatoes, Mira! What a fantastic idea! Such a fun twist on regular potatoes! And I love your suggestions of topping for these. Sounds perfect! Pinned, of course! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, friend!
Thanks so much Gayle! Have a great Thanksgiving!
feta mashed potatoes? Okay, you may have just found my favourite way to eat carbs. I don’t know why I have never thought of this before.
I hope you have a great thanksgiving.
Thanks Dannii, I hope you like them!
I’m excited to try new variations of mashed potatoes and your recipe with feta sounds just lovely! I love how the KA mixer whips up potatoes and these look absolutely light and fluffy! Thank you for your delicious recipe, Mira! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Thanks Traci! Happy Thanksgiving!
I love the addition of feta cheese, looks awesome Mira! Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Thanks Manali! Happy Thanksgiving!
This is such a clever flavour combo! Why haven’t I ever seen this before?? Feta has such a great sharp flavour it is perfect to add into mashed potato. Thanks for sharing this Mira!!
I’m glad you like the idea Nagi! That’s how we make mashed potatoes in Bulgaria 🙂
This mashed potatoes look insanely delicious!! I have never tried mashed potatoes with feta cheese.. definitely need to try this!! Yumm!
Let me know if you like them Arpita!
Happy Thanksgiving to you Mira! Many Blessings! 🙂
Thanks Valya! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
These mashed potatoes look amazing, Mira! I love how creamy and smooth it is and the feta sounds like a great addition! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Kelly! Happy Thanksgiving!
Good morning, and Happy Thanksgiving to you!
This recipe sounds delicious, potatoes and cheese always is a good combination. I’m going to pine it into my folder “potatoes’ , because my husband, who is cooking today, is going to try something for the first time to make sweet mashed potatoes, but another time I’m going to make your recipe. Thank you.
Hi Regina! Happy Thanksgiving to you! Thanks for pinning! I’ve tried sweet mashed potatoes and really liked them 🙂