Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes are irresistibly rich, buttery, and ultra-creamy! These delicious mashed potatoes are a crowd favorite, easy to make, and the perfect addition to any meal.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 253kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes peeled and sliced thick
- 6 to 8 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup whole milk or half and half hot
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add peeled and sliced potatoes into a medium saucepan.
- Add water, 1 teapoon salt & bring to a boil, cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well and add it back to the pot.
- Add butter, salt and pepper to the potatoes and begin mashing. Pour in heated milk or half and half, a little at a time, while using a potato masher to reach the desired consistency. Check for seasoning and serve hot!
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Notes
Toss in one or two garlic cloves along with the potatoes if desired.
Use softened or room temperature, which melts into the hot potatoes immediately.
Reduce butter to make it lighter when serving on a weeknight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 1014mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg