Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
When I crave the perfect side dish, my go-to is a batch of creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes. They’re rich and smooth and come together in about 30 minutes from start to finish. These mashed potatoes are buttery, garlicky, and incredibly fluffy—just what you need for the ultimate comfort food.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 303.15kcal
Equipment
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Dairy-free, use Smart Balance Butter or your preferred butter substitute.
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup whole milk Dairy-free, use coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk. You can also sub for chicken or vegetable stock.
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish thyme, chives, parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Add the cut potatoes to a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Season with Kosher salt.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, Water, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Place the pot on the stove and let the potatoes boil over medium-high heat until tender, about 25 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the milk. Bring to a low simmer then turn off heat.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2-3 garlic cloves, 1 cup whole milk
- Drain the water from the pot.
- Add all of the ingredients to the pot with the potatoes and mash until creamy and very soft.1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh herbs for garnish
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 303.15kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.11g | Protein: 9.41g | Fat: 7.01g | Saturated Fat: 4.27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.37g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Trans Fat: 0.23g | Cholesterol: 19.96mg | Sodium: 329.18mg | Potassium: 1279.26mg | Fiber: 6.25g | Sugar: 4.51g | Vitamin A: 231.08IU | Vitamin C: 56.08mg | Calcium: 102.5mg | Iron: 2.25mg
