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A serving bowl of mashed Yukon gold potatoes with a pad of butter on top.
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Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Looking for the ultimate comfort food? These mashed potatoes are taken to the next level with cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream, creating a creamy, irresistible dish that stands out from your typical mashed potatoes recipe.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed potatoes
Servings: 12 people
Author: Jenna Harrison

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • vegetable peeler
  • Chef’s knife
  • Large Pot
  • Potato Masher

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 Tablespoons salted butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Place the pot on the burner and boil over high heat. Continue to boil for 10-14 minutes or until fork-tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and then return them to the pot.
  • Add in the butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream, and mash the potatoes and creamy.
  • Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper, and then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg