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Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes in a White Bowl

Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Perfectly creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes whipped with butter, milk, salt and pepper, plus the secret ingredient: a spoonful of sour cream. Skins on or off, ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6-7 medium Yukon Gold potatoes washed and cubed; peel for extra creamy
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 Tbsp to 1/4 cup, to taste
  • green onions, cheddar, butter or bacon bits optional toppings

Method
 

  1. Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and boil about 15 minutes until soft.
  2. Drain and transfer to a large bowl while hot. Add the butter so it melts in, then the salt and pepper.
  3. Add the milk and blend with a hand mixer, starting on low and increasing the speed as the potatoes smooth out.
  4. Mix in the sour cream. Serve right away, warm and fluffy, with any toppings you like.

Notes

Make these last so they are piping hot at the table. Perfect with holiday prime rib or chuck roast.