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Homemade mashed Potatoes Recipe topped with melting butter, sprinkled with parsley and crispy browned bits, served on a gray napkin with garlic and rosemary nearby.

mashed Potatoes Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Creamy, buttery Yukon Gold mashed Potatoes Recipe with a smooth texture and rich flavor, perfected with a few simple tricks like warming the cream before mixing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Mashing Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes - Peeled and cut into equal chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt - For cooking water
  • ½ cup Butter - Unsalted, room temperature
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Warmed before adding
  • ½ cup Sour cream - Adds tang and creaminess
  • Black pepper - To taste
  • (Optional) 4 cloves Garlic - Roasted, for garlic mashed potatoes
  • (Optional) 4 oz Cream cheese - For extra richness
  • (Optional) 2 tablespoon Chives - Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (For boiling potatoes)
  • 1 Colander (For draining potatoes)
  • 1 Potato masher (Or ricer for ultra-smooth texture)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mashing and mixing)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Measuring cup (For liquids)

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut Yukon Gold potatoes into equal chunks, place in cold salted water to prevent browning.
  2. Bring potatoes and water to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
  3. Drain potatoes well and let sit for 1 minute to remove excess moisture.
  4. Add butter to hot potatoes and mash until smooth, then gradually stir in warmed cream.
  5. Stir in sour cream, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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