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 this step!
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Rustic Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Easy no peel buttery mashed potatoes made with Yukon golds.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 25-27 mins
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday
- Method: Stove-Top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, skins on, quartered
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4-ounces low fat cream cheese or sour cream (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
- 3 chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving dish and top with melted butter and chives (if using).
Notes
Prep Tip: Skip the peeling! It'll save you time and add a rustic touch to mashed potatoes. But if you do prefer them peeled, go ahead and peel them and continue on with the recipe as-is.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ⅛ of recipe
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 337mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Eric says
Crème fresh or marscapone are good alternatives to spur or cream chz which gives the end result a richer and sharper finish.
Julie Andrews says
That would be delicious, too!
Wyatt says
This recipe is top notch, I use heavy cream with just a splash of milk and I add extra sharp cheddar and bacon. My whole family loves it!
Julie Andrews says
That sounds amazing, Wyatt! Thanks for sharing!