5 from 9 votes
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Silky, buttery, and irresistibly creamy, these Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, and guaranteed to steal the show at any meal!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
274 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potato peeled and cut into 2-3-inch cubes, Yukon gold variety
- 7-8 cups water cold
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 4 tablespoons butter salted
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream full fat
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened, full fat
- 1 garlic minced, clove
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes into a large bowl. Cover with cold water until submerged and soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
- Place the drained Yukon Gold potatoes into a large pot, cover with water, and stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt.
- Simmer over medium heat for around 30 minutes. They are done when fork-tender.
- As the potatoes simmer, heat the butter and milk in a small pot or microwave until melted. Do not boil.
- Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return to the pot.
- Add the sour cream, cream cheese, milk and butter mixture, minced garlic, and the remaining kosher salt. Blend with a hand mixer until creamy. You can pass the potatoes through a ricer before mixing for a smoother texture.
- Serve hot with butter.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
995mg
(41%)
Potassium
790mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
495IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 995mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 790mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.