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Herb-Infused Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Velvety smooth Yukon Gold potatoes infused with thyme and bay leaf for the most luxurious mashed potatoes you'll ever taste. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces butter (1 stick)
- 1 prig thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 lices onion (if desired)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with enough water to cover the potatoes by one inch.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then lower the heat to simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes. Potatoes are done when they can be easily pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes are boiling, heat the milk, butter, herbs, and optional onion in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Remove the herbs and onion (if used) from the milk.
- When the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, drain the water and run the potatoes through a potato ricer or food mill.
- Add the warm milk to the processed potatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Serve immediately. The potatoes may become gummy if allowed to cool too much.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
724mg
(30%)
Potassium
997mg
(28%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
445IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
26.2mg
(29%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
7.5mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 724mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 26.2mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7.5mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.