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yukon gold mashed potatoes in a bowl with a spoon

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Author Christi Johnstone
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Buttery, thick, Yukon Gold potatoes are flawlessly combined with cream and butter to become the most addictive mashed potatoes you’ve ever had. 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes washed, peeled and cut into approximately 1" cubes
  • 1/2 cup butter salted or unsalted
  • 4 ounces cream cheese use brick cream cheese, not tub, and cut into 1" cubes
  • 1/2 cup half and half heavy whipping cream or milk may also be used, less or more can be used to reach your desired consistency
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Additional butter and half and half as desired

Instructions

  • Place cubed potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Water level should be at least an inch above potatoes to allow for proper boiling. Salt water if desired. Bring to a boil.
  • Boil until potatoes easily break apart when pierced with a fork. As potatoes are often cut at different sizes, this can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. After ten minutes start testing by gently stabbing a potato with a fork (this can be done in the water). If it breaks up with no real pressure, then the potatoes are done. Drain.
  • Return drained potatoes to empty pot and add in butter, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of half and half, sour cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • If desired, additional half and half, milk or cream can be used to create a thinner consistency. Add about a tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mash with a potato masher. An electric mixer can be used, but don't over-do it or you'll wind up with gummy mashed potatoes.

Notes

It's far easier to thin mashed potatoes that are too thick, than to thicken runny mashed potatoes! 1/2 cup of half and half, milk or cream is a great starting point for this recipe. You may need more, but add a little at a time, then stir well to incorporate before adding more.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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