Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCarson's Food & Drink - On MainYukon Gold Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Yukon Gold Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Yukon Gold Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Potatoes

Garlic

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Peel and Cut Potatoes

    Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 1-2 inches each. This will help them cook evenly.

  2. 2

    Prepare Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves. You can crush them slightly with the side of a knife to release more flavor when cooking.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Boil Potatoes

    In a large pot, add the cut potatoes and enough water to cover them by about an inch. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

  2. 4

    Cook Garlic

    In a small saucepan, add the garlic cloves and heavy cream. Heat on low until the garlic is soft and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Do not let the cream boil.

  3. 5

    Drain Potatoes

    Once the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Allow them to sit for a minute to let excess moisture escape.

Mashing

  1. 6

    Mash Potatoes

    Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the unsalted butter and the garlic-cream mixture. Use a potato masher or a ricer to mash until smooth and creamy.

  2. 7

    Season to Taste

    Add the remaining salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Adjust seasoning as desired.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Optionally, drizzle with additional melted butter or sprinkle with fresh herbs for garnish.

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