Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes are a slight twist on the ultimate comfort food. Rich, creamy and silky smooth like a classic mash should be, but cooked with an ultra-reliable method that might surprise you.
These potatoes are a must for the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner table, but welcome any time, even on a busy weeknight, as they’re quick and nearly effortless to make.
Can You Leave The Skin On Yukon Gold Potatoes? Oh yes indeed! They have a much thinner skin than a russet potato. The skin on a Yukon Gold is similar to that of a red potato, much softer with a less earthy taste than a russet has, and that makes them perfect for leaving the skins on.
Two Ways to Mellow Garlic
Both of my go-to mashed potato recipes call for an ample amount of garlic mellowed in butter or a blend of butter and olive oil. But you can easily swap in roasted garlic cloves if you’re a lover of roasted garlic mashed potatoes. (See recipe notes for how to roast garlic.)
Ingredients You Need to Make Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold, peeled if you plan to use a ricer for extra smooth potatoes. Or leave the peels on and use a traditional potato masher.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted butter
- Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves or roasted garlic cloves if you prefer.
- Salt: fine sea salt or about twice the amount of kosher salt
- Heavy Cream: or half and half or even whole milk for a lighter version
- Chives: for garnish, optional
Even though these Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes are lighter than many mashed potato recipes, they’re still a decadent riff on my Mashed Red Potatoes that are popular with readers all year long. Instead of a simple blend of butter and olive oil, I’ve opted for butter and heavy cream to make this recipe holiday rich.
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FAQ
Should Yukon Gold potatoes be peeled?
Why are Yukon Gold potatoes best for mashed potatoes?
Do I have to peel potatoes for mashed potatoes?
Why are my Yukon Gold mashed potatoes gluey?
Do Yukon Gold potatoes need to be mashed?
Yukon Gold potatoes are more expensive and require a slightly longer cook time, but their flavor is unparalleled. While I prefer to peel the potatoes for this preparation, Yukon Gold potatoes can be mashed with the peel for additional flavor and texture too.
How can potato help in tan removal?
Potato is one of the best home remedies for tanned skin. The catecholates is found in them and it lightens the skin tone. Azelaic acid is a natural skin lightening agent that found in potato.
Are Yukon Gold mashed potatoes better than russet potatoes?
Oh yes indeed! They have a much thinner skin than a russet potato. The skin on a Yukon Gold is similar to that of a red potato, much softer with a less earthy taste than a russet has, and that makes them perfect for leaving the skins on. These are the best Yukon gold mashed potatoes!
Are Yukon Gold mashed potatoes creamy?
Don’t worry, they are still going to be creamy Yukon gold mashed potatoes. Just with a little texture thrown in. Making them a little chunky and leaving the skin on also means that it takes less time to prepare this recipe, because you don’t have to do any extra work to get them smooth or peel potatoes!