Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

There is nothing I love more than a big pot of yukon gold mashed potatoes.

These babes are laced with butter, are creamy as ever and are fuss-free. There is no peeling involved, so you'll have the best mashed potatoes in no-time!

How to make yukon gold mashed potatoes

Featured Ingredients

• Yukon gold potatoes: Arguably the best potato out there (although, they're all pretty stellar). You don't need to peel them, just give them a wash, chop them into cubes and boil them until they're tender. The skins add a lovely rustic element to mashed potatoes (plus, it's less labor-intensive).
• Milk: Use whatever your favorite milk is - I like to use 2%.
• Butter: You'll want to mix some in to the hot mashed potatoes and then add some on the top when you serve them. You can't skip these steps. 😉
• Cream cheese or sour cream: This is an optional ingredient, but a few tablespoons of either will provide a rich creaminess to the mashed potatoes that is out of this world.
• Chives: A fresh, herbacious green that is sorta oniony and totally delicious. This is also optional, but I think it's the perfect garnish for the perfect side dish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the potatoes in the boiling water and cook 10-12 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
2. To the pot, add the milk, butter, cream cheese or sour cream (if using), salt and black pepper. Use a hand mixer to mash the potatoes, starting at low speed and increasing to medium-high speed, scraping the sides as necessary until the potatoes are creamy and mashed. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
3. Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish and top with melted butter and chives (if using).

Recipe Substitutions and Alterations

• Instead of yukon golds: If you're going to leave the peel on, go for red or white potatoes instead. If you plan to peel them, you can use russets.
• Instead of cream cheese or sour cream: Try tangy plain greek yogurt.
• Instead of chives: Try chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Considerations

• To make this gluten free: This recipe is gluten free.
• To make this dairy free: Use dairy free milk. Skip the cream cheese or sour cream.
• To make this vegetarian: This recipe is vegetarian.
• To make this nut free: This recipe is nut free.

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