25-Minute Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Brighten up your family dinner with this Yukon gold mashed potatoes recipe. A simple boil-and-mash method transforms these golden gems into a creamy, dreamy side dish that's ready in just about 25 minutes. This recipe is easy enough for a busy weeknight but tasty enough for your holiday table.
Servings 12
Calories 223kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes about 12 medium
- ½ cups butter diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chives or 2 tablespoons dried
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: Half and half or milk for thinning
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Place in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. ook for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- Return to the pot and heat over low for about 2 minutes to dry the potatoes.
- Add the butter and mash with a potato masher. (Or use a potato ricer.)
- Stir in the cream cheese, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- If desired, thin with half and half, two tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg