TANGY FETA MASHED POTATOES

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I'm always looking for new ways to make mashed potatoes, and this recipe came together one day when I was trying to use up some feta cheese. The feta and capers add a nice tang and give the potatoes a unique flavor that will leave your guests asking for the recipe! Serve hot.

Provided by France C

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ (4 ounce) package crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese (such as Athenos®)
¼ cup butter
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped capers
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
Mix feta cheese, butter, milk, capers, garlic, salt, and pepper into the potatoes. Mash with a potato masher or electric mixer to desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 360.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g