Southern Mashed Potato Recipe (with Yukon Golds!)
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Southern Mashed Potato Recipe (with Yukon Golds!)
Description
The recipe begins by peeling and cutting Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking. Boiling them until just softened prevents overcooking and ensures the potatoes retain a desirable texture. After draining, the potatoes are whipped with butter, heavy cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, blending them to a smooth or preferred consistency using an electric or stand mixer.
The soft, creamy mashed potatoes have a buttery flavor with mild seasoning that complements traditional Southern dishes. Yukon Gold potatoes lend a naturally velvety texture and subtle sweetness, making the mash satisfying without heavy additives.
For different textures, mashing by hand allows a chunkier finish, while overwhipping is cautioned against to avoid sticky, gluey potatoes. This versatile recipe pairs well with gravies, roasts, or fried meats common in Southern cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs potato Yukon gold variety
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into 1” pieces.
- Place the potatoes into a stock pot and fill with water until the water is about 1” above the potatoes.
- Heat over high heat until boiling. Boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes until just softened.
- Drain and add to a mixing bowl.
- Add the butter, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the potatoes.
- Whip the potatoes with an electric or stand mixer until they are mashed to your desired consistency.
Notes
- For a chunky texture, use a potato masher instead of an electric mixer.
- Avoid overwhipping to prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming sticky.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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