Impressive Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these Impressive Mashed Potatoes, a velvety blend of Yukon Gold potatoes, creamy butter, and aromatic garlic. Perfectly seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, these mashed potatoes achieve a luxurious texture through the use of heavy cream and a touch of whole milk, making them irresistibly rich. Infused with a warm garlic cream mixture, every bite is bursting with flavor, while an optional sprinkle of fresh chives adds a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this comforting, crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or any time you want to impress your guests with a homemade classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.25 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 1-2 inches wide. Rinse the potato chunks in cold water to remove any excess starch.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water, ensuring the water level is about 2 inches above the potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, chopped garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm and fragrant (do not boil). Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander and return them to the warm pot. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to steam off any excess moisture.
Using a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. Gradually incorporate the warm cream, milk, and garlic mixture, mashing as you go.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the mashed potatoes and stir until fully melted and incorporated. Season with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt to taste.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with chopped chives for a pop of color and flavor. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.2 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 2494 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.7 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3962 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
