Easy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This Easy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Recipe is the best way to make your favorite holiday side dish. Yukon gold potatoes, seasonings, butter and evaporated milk make these simple mashed potatoes unforgettable.

creamy white mashed potatoes topped with chopped parsley and butter

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The Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. I love them with just about any dinner and holiday feasts are not complete without them. I make mashed potatoes all sorts of ways, this version is definitely the easiest and most convenient.

We are using evaporated milk to achieve that ultra creamy texture. Plus, you can always keep a can of evaporated milk in your pantry for those mashed potato cravings.

Which Potatoes Are Best For Mashed Potatoes

Typically people use russet or Yukon gold for mashed potatoes. I prefer Yukon gold potatoes. They have a creamier texture and the flavor is better too.

potato chunks and water in pot

Ingredients Needed For Creamy Potatoes (screenshot for grocery list)

  • Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Salt/Pepper
  • Parsley

mashed potatoes, butter and milk in pot with wooden spoon

How To Make Homemade Mashed Potatoes

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into even sized chunks. Transfer to large pot, cover with water, add salt to water and bring to a boil. Gently boil until fork tender. Drain and return to pot.
  2. Heat potatoes over low to cook off any remaining water. Mash or cream with hand mixer.
  3. Add butter, evaporated milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir and heat until butter is melted and potatoes are to your desired consistency.
  4. Serve topped with butter and chopped parsley.

What To Serve With These Potatoes

Pineapple Honey Glazed HamBoneless Prime Rib RoastCast Iron Ribeye SteakMeatballs in Onion GravySlow Cooker Ham

More Side Dish Recipes For Your Holiday Feast

Lemon Dill Green BeansHerb Butter Skillet CornSpinach Mashed PotatoesOven Roasted CarrotsCheesy Twice Baked Potatoes

creamy potatoes in pot with wooden spoon

creamy white mashed potatoes topped with chopped parsley and butter

Easy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This Easy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Recipe is the best way to make your favorite holiday side dish. Yukon gold potatoes, seasonings, butter and evaporated milk make these simple mashed potatoes unforgettable.

Ingredients

  • 3 Lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick)
  • 1 Cup Evaporated Milk*
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Salt/Pepper - to taste
  • Chopped Parsley

Instructions

    1. Peel and cut potatoes into even sized chunks. Transfer to large pot, cover with water, add salt to water and bring to a boil. Gently boil until fork tender. Drain and return to pot.
    2. Heat potatoes over low to cook off any remaining water. Mash or cream with hand mixer.
    3. Add butter, evaporated milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir and heat until butter is melted and potatoes are to your desired consistency.
    4. Serve topped with butter and chopped parsley.

Notes

Evaporated Milk NOT Sweetened Condensed Milk...that would be awful 😛

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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 406Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 53mgSodium 167mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 5gSugar 7gProtein 9g

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