Best 9 Creamy Yukon Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the velvety smoothness and comforting warmth of creamy Yukon mashed potatoes. These mashed potatoes, crafted from the humble Yukon Gold potato, stand apart from the ordinary, offering a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a classic side dish to accompany your favorite holiday feast or a hearty and satisfying meal on its own, creamy Yukon mashed potatoes are sure to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES



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Learn how to make the ultimate mashed potatoes-buttery, smooth, and incredibly fluffy. (Hint: You'll want to use a potato ricer and a touch of sour cream.)

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
Kosher salt, to taste
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature, plus additional for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Chopped chives, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and cut potatoes into a ½-inch dice. To prevent potatoes from wobbling as you dice, cut a flat base for the potato to rest on as you make your slices. (Note: Potatoes can be peeled and diced 1 day in advance. Store completely submerged in cold water in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours to prevent browning.) Place potatoes in a pot filled with cold salted water (as "salty as the sea"). Bring to a boil over high heat, 6-8 minutes. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until fork-tender but not falling apart, 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander, then add back to the pot. Turn heat to low and let the potatoes release additional moisture, 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat.Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Work all the potatoes through the ricer and back into the pot.
  • With the pot over low heat, gently fold in butter and sour cream, mixing just enough to melt and incorporate; overmixing will result in a gluey texture. Add the milk a splash at a time, gently mixing to incorporate; repeat until you reach your desired consistency. (You may have milk left over.) Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl; garnish with extra butter and/or freshly chopped chives, optional. Serve immediately.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes
1 1/2 sticks softened butter, plus more for baking
1 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Milk, if needed, for thinning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel the potatoes and rinse them in cold water. Chop the potatoes in fourths. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, and then return them to the pan. With the burner on low heat, mash the potatoes with a potato masher; the more steam that's released while you mash, the better. Mash for about 5 minutes. Turn off the burner.
  • Add the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and seasonings. Stir to combine, and if the mixture needs thinning, add milk. Check the seasonings, adding salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the mashed potatoes into a large casserole pan. Dot the surface with butter. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES



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Yellow-fleshed potatoes have a rich, almost buttery taste. If you like a slightly tangy edge to your mash, substitute buttermilk for the milk. You can also embellish these by adding a whole heap of fresh herbs (up to 1/2 cup each of chopped parsley and basil) and some toasted pine nuts, too. Browse dozens of recipes for potato and sweet potato side dishes on our Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner, where you'll find hundreds more recipes for turkey, sides, and pies.

Provided by Roy Finamore

Categories     Side dishes

Yield four to six.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-3/4 to 2 pounds yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks (1-1/2 to 2 inches)
2 cloves garlic, peeled
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk, hot but not boiling
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add a generous 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a steady simmer, cover the pot partially, and cook until the potatoes are quite tender when tested with a metal skewer, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and garlic - reserving some of the cooking water - and dump them back into the pan. Dry the potatoes over medium heat, shaking the pan and stirring until the potatoes look floury and leave a light film on the bottom of the pan.
  • If using a ricer, dump the potatoes into a bowl and then rice them back into the pot set over very low heat. If using a hand masher, mash them in the pot until completely smooth.
  • Using a wooden spoon, beat in the butter and then beat in the hot milk in 1/4-cup increments. If the potatoes are still too thick, beat in a bit of the cooking water until they reach the consistency you want. Season well with salt and pepper and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize four to six., Calories 170 kcal, Fat 60 kcal, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 5 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 210 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

YUKON MASHED POTATOES



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My mom liked to use Yukon Gold potatoes for this recipe instead of the usual white variety. These garlic-seasoned spuds are sensational served alongside spareribs.-Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2-3/4 to 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add the cream, butter, garlic salt and pepper; beat until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMY YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES



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This is how I make my creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes every single time and I get requests from everyone who tries them to either make them or give them the recipe, especially around the holidays.

Provided by STARINTHESKY

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed
1 (12 ounce) container whipped cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 ½ sticks salted butter
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup milk, or more as needed
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 pinch garlic salt, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but not completely falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Add cream cheese, sour cream, and butter; mash with a potato masher until potatoes are mashed and everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup milk, garlic paste, garlic salt, salt, and pepper; mix with a large wooden spoon until combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Stir in chives and add more milk if you want a creamier consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 340.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CREAMY YUKON MASHED POTATOES



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Classic mashed potatoes are rounded out with a creamy finish. Chives and dill give them even more flavor.

Provided by goose

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
½ cup butter
8 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and fill with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender enough to easily pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash partially, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth. Stir in the goat cheese, chives and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 245.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CREAMIEST MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: yukon gold potato, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, fresh rosemary, garlic, butter, freshly ground black pepper, chive, gravy

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lb yukon gold potato
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
1 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 head garlic, crushed
butter, for serving
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
chive, finely chopped, for serving
gravy, for serving

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to prevent discoloration.
  • Dice the potatoes into 1-inch (2-cm) cubes.
  • Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a soft boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir the potatoes around for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher, potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
  • Add the melted butter and stir to incorporate, then season with salt to taste.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over low heat, let simmer for a few minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, a little at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
  • Top with a pat of butter, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle with chives, or gravy, if desired.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 6 grams

BUTTERY MASHED POTATOES



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These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm the cream and butter before adding them to the potatoes. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cream, butter, salt and pepper until butter is melted. , Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding enough cream mixture to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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I'm not the only one who thinks so, but everyone who i have ever fed these have thought that they are the best mashed potatoes they have ever had

Provided by Miss Maddie

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 -8 yukon gold potatoes
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
salt (as much as desired)
pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill large pot pretty full with hot, salted water.
  • Cover, and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Peel potatoes, and boil in water until soft.
  • Drain water from potatoes, and add milk, butter, and salt (pepper too, if you wish) Mash potatoes until creamy.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

  • For a creamier texture, use Yukon Gold potatoes, which are known for their smooth and fluffy texture.
  • To prevent the potatoes from becoming watery, do not overcook them. Cook just until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes well before mashing. Any excess water will make the mashed potatoes gluey.
  • Use a potato ricer or a food mill to get the smoothest mashed potatoes. A regular masher can leave lumps.
  • Add the milk and butter gradually, and beat until the desired consistency is reached. Over-beating can make the mashed potatoes gummy.
  • Season the mashed potatoes to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as chives, parsley, or rosemary.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or keep them warm in a slow cooker or a warm oven until ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Creamy Yukon mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. They are simple to make and can be customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make the perfect creamy Yukon mashed potatoes every time.

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