Silky Stove-Top Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and Roughly Chop the Potatoes: Begin by peeling 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.

2. Boil the Potatoes: Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by an inch. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. Simmer the Potatoes: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until a fork easily pierces through them.

4. Heat the Cream Mixture: While the potatoes are cooking, place a small saucepan on low heat. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm but not boiling. This should take about 5 minutes.

5. Drain the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are tender, drain them using a colander, shaking off excess water. Return the potatoes to the warm pot.

6. Mash the Potatoes: Use a potato masher or a ricer for smooth potatoes. Add the warm cream and butter mixture gradually, mashing as you go until the potatoes are silky smooth.

7. Season the Mashed Potatoes: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the potatoes. Stir until the seasoning is fully incorporated.

8. Serve Warm: Serve the mashed potatoes immediately as a creamy and comforting side dish for dinner.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Mashed potatoes, Yukon Gold, Creamy mashed potatoes, Stove-top recipe, Dinner side dish, Comfort food, Easy mashed potatoes, Silky potatoes, Potato recipe, Gourmet mashed potatoes

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1360 calories for the entire dish

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