How to Make Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of creamy mashed potatoes to accompany a hearty meal. And when it comes to mashed potatoes, the Yukon Gold variety is a top choice for its creamy texture and buttery flavor. This recipe for Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes takes this classic side dish to a whole new level with the addition of rich and flavorful ingredients that elevate the humble spud to a show-stopping star of the meal.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 14 servings

  • 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

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 341mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 41mg