Cottage Potatoes

These easy cottage potatoes is the perfect potato casserole. It is easily prepared with simple ingredients and perfect served as a side dish for any occasion.

This savory goodness side dish has plenty of richness, creamy texture and can be made with different type of potatoes. This is why my family request it again and again. Take your the Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe to the next level and make Cottage Potatoes.

What are Cottage Potatoes?

Mom’s Cottage potatoes is a Southern Classic Side Dish. Potato cubes are cooked and then cottage cheese is mixed in. Other pantry seasoning are mixed and spread into bottom of the dish.

You can add many different topping and it makes the best side dish for holidays, funerals, or potlucks. Even my kids love it and so excited when it is on our weeknight menu.

Ingredients

• Large Russet Potatoes – We like using russet potatoes because of the low moisture count
• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Cottage Cheese – Adding in gives this cottage potatoes a creamy texture
• Onion – See Best Onion Substitute if you are out. Onion Powder is an easy substitute
• Paprika – If you are out, check out the Best Paprika Substitute

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variation Ideas

• Cheese Mixture – Feel free to mix in different types of cheeses. Stir in cheddar cheese, havarti cheese cubes, 8 ounces velveeta, or swiss cheese.
• Seasoning – You can easily add in different types of spices to this side dish. Add in black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, or 1 tablespoons parsley.
• Vegetables – You can easily add in green pepper, diced onion, chopped broccoli and more.
• Toppings – Feel free before serving, you can add toppings to this side dish. Top with chopped bacon, buttery cornflake crumbs for an extra crunch, sour cream and more.
• Pimientos – Another delicious addition is 2-ounce jar of pimentos. This adds color and delicious flavor.

How to Make Cottage Potatoes

• Step 1 – Clean Potatoes – Clean and peel the potatoes. Then quarter them.
• Step 2 – Heat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Step 3 – Boil Potatoes – Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat for about 5-7 minutes and then simmer on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.

Step 4 – Drain Potatoes – Drain the potatoes and then return them back to the pot.

Step 5 – Beat Ingredients – Then add in 2 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper to taste. We even like to add in fresh parsley. Use an electric mixer to blend the diced potatoes until they are light and fluffy. You can also use a hand masher to mash them to the consistency that you prefer.

Step 6 – Mix in Cottage Cheese – Stir in the cottage cheese in large bowl to combine. 

Step 7 – Spread Mixture – Place the mashed potato mixture in a 9X9 prepared baking dish.  Slice the remaining butter into thin strips and place it evenly on top.  Sprinkle the paprika on top.  Bake for about 30 minutes.

• Step 8 – Rest Side Dish – Remove from the oven.  Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. 
• Step 9 – Serve – Serve warm and enjoy topped with remaining parsley.

Recipe Tips

• Potato Slice – Prepare and cut potatoes about the same size to ensure they cook evenly. I like to boil in a Dutch oven or large pot on the stove-top for best results.
• Mash Potatoes – Mash the potatoes to the consistency you prefer. Blend with a hand mixer or stand up mixer.
• Casserole Dish – We recommend using a 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish or casserole dish to layer the ingredients in.

Serving Suggestions

Cottage potatoes make a delicious side dish for any occasion. We have made them with Cheese Stuffed Burgers, Shredded Beef Sandwiches and Air Fryer Meatloaf.

We even like to serve them as a holiday side dish with our Upside Down Turkey and Crockpot Spiral Ham for an impressive dish that everyone raves about.

What are the Best Potatoes to Use?

In this recipe we used russet potatoes. We like the way they cook and mix well with the other ingredients. But feel free to use other types of potatoes.