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.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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

Serving size	1163.3 grams (1163.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1537

Total Fat 90.60g	116%
Saturated Fat 53.20g	266%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 251mg	84%
Sodium 2494mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 165.70g	60%
Dietary Fiber 12.90g	46%
Total Sugars 9.20g
Protein 21.60g	43%

Vitamin D 27IU	134%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 3962mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.1%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 42.4%