Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Creamy, buttery, and packed with flavor, these yukon mashed potatoes make easy side dish that everyone will devour!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 pounds yukon gold potatoes
- 2 large garlic cloves
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¾ cup 2% milk more or less
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ tsp salt more or less as needed
Instructions
- Scrub or peel the potatoes and cut them into even-sized chunks. Peel the garlic cloves and cut off the brown ends. Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot.
- Cover the potatoes with cold water and stir in about a tablespoon of salt and the whole garlic cloves.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn down to medium heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain well in a metal colander.
- Mash the garlic cloves with a fork and dump them back into the pot with the potatoes.
- Heat the butter, milk, and cream cheese in the microwave, or in a small saucepan. Add to the potatoes with the salt.
- Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency using a potato masher or potato ricer.
- Taste the mashed potatoes and add more salt if needed.
- Serve hot potatoes with gravy, a little bit of butter, or your choice of toppings.
Notes
- You can use whole milk, skim milk, or even cream. Higher fat content leads to richer potatoes.
- Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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