Yukon Gold Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Yukon Gold Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1. 1

   Prep potatoes

   Rinse 4 cups of Yukon Gold potatoes. Peel if desired and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.

2. 2

   Cook potatoes

   Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add 1 tsp salt to the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 12–15 minutes, until potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.

3. 3

   Warm dairy mixture

   While potatoes cook, combine 0.5 cup milk, 0.25 cup heavy cream, 0.25 cup melted butter, and 2 tsp garlic powder in a small saucepan. Heat just until steaming; remove from heat and season with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

4. 4

   Mash potatoes

   Drain the potatoes well and return to the pot. Mash using a potato masher or ricer until smooth with your desired texture.

5. 5

   Combine

   Stir the warm dairy mixture into the mashed potatoes until creamy and smooth. If using, fold in 0.25 cup sour cream for extra tang and richness.

6. 6

   Season and finish

   Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. If the potatoes are too thick, add a splash more milk to reach the desired creaminess.

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   Garnish and serve

   Spoon into serving bowls and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives on top for color and aroma. Serve immediately.