Garlicky Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Think you don’t need another mashed potato recipe? This one might change your mind. Creamy Yukon Golds, garlic, and a few tricks for the best mash you’ve made.
As the late, great Dolly Parton said, “I’ve never met a spud I didn’t like.” This Yukon Gold Mashed Potato recipe has been a staple in my house for almost a decade! Now, why haven’t I shared it here yet? Honestly, I got in my head a little bit. There are a million mashed potato recipes on the internet. Do we really need another one?
But, when everyone went low-carb recently, your girl (me) kept eating potatoes. Potatoes are affordable, filling and actually have great nutrition.Did you know that a potato has about double the amount of magnesium as a banana? Yet, you never hear about you should eat a potato to recover from a hard workout! Potatoes also have a bit of fiber, a bit of protein, and a decent dose of Vitamin C and D.
So, why Yukon Gold potatoes, specifically? They are a rich, waxy potato that gives you a super creamy mash. And, creamy is my preference! But I have some ideas below if you’d like to mix it up. If you’d like to make the recipe as written, I maintain that these Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes are the very best that you can make!
Ingredient Substitutions for Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
If you’re new here to Blackberry Babe, I want you to know that one of my biggest goals is to empower you to use the ingredients you already have on hand! Here are a few suggestions for this particular recipe:
- You can choose to use all Yukon gold potatoes, or for a lighter, fluffier mash, use half Yukon gold and half Russet potatoes.
- Instead of cream cheese, use heavy cream.
- Instead of fresh garlic cloves, you’re welcome to substitute 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder per clove.
- Use chicken broth, vegetable stock or veggie broth instead of the chicken stock.
- Use unflavored, plain Greek yogurt instead of the sour cream.
- Try rosemary or thyme in place of the chives.
- Add in a handful of diced bacons or caramelized onions for a gourmet flavor.
Serving Suggestions
I think this mashed potato recipe is the perfect side dish for nearly any protein! Serve it with air fried turkey breast or smoked turkey. Or try these BBQ pork meatballs.
Storing Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes freeze beautiful! Allow to cool completely, then transfer to an air-tight container or Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months, although the quality can degrade a bit after the first month!
I hope that you love this mashed potato recipe made with Yukon gold potatoes! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it went in the comments below.
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cubed
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter, salted
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chives, diced, fresh or dried (optional)
Equipment
- potato ricer optional
Instructions
- Add cubed potatoes and fresh garlic cloves to a large stockpot. Pour chicken stock in, and set to medium-high heat. Allow to come to a boil, then cover, boiling for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and garlic in a colander, then return back to the pot. Adjust the burner to low heat.
- Gently mash the potatoes with a potato masher to begin to break them up. Add cream cheese, butter, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Continue to mash until the potatoes are creamy and minimal lumps remain.
- Remove from heat, add sour cream and chives. Whip to combine. Serve warm.
