Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes (high protein)

Name: Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes (high protein)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 yukon gold potatoes - diced; 8 cloves garlic; 1/2-1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup milk of choice (I used whole milk); 1 cup cottage cheese; 3 tablespoons chives - finely chopped + more for topping (optional); 2-4 tablespoons butter