How to Make Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Half-and-Half and Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Half-and-Half and Butter is a classic and comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with a wide variety of main courses. This recipe takes the beloved mashed potato to the next level by incorporating rich half-and-half and creamy butter, resulting in a luxurious and indulgent dish that will elevate any meal.

Yukon Gold potatoes are the star of this dish, known for their naturally buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture. When mashed, they create a velv...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup half-and-half
  • ¾ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt into a medium Dutch oven and cover with cold water over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Return potatoes to the pot, still over the heat. Cook until water evaporates and potatoes look dry, about 3 minutes. Move potatoes to a mound on one side of the pot. Add cream cheese, butter, and half-and-half to the other side of the pot. Cook until butter melts and mixture starts to boil, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Beat with a hand-held electric mixer to desired degree of smoothness, 30 seconds to 1 minute; do not overbeat. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 923mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 47mg