Velvety Mashed Potatoes (Print Version)

Silky smooth Yukon Gold potatoes blended with butter, cream and milk for the ultimate comforting side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

→ Dairy

02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
03 - ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
04 - ¼ cup heavy cream, warmed

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
02 - Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
03 - Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Let them sit over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
04 - Mash the potatoes using a potato masher, ricer, or food mill until completely smooth and free of lumps.
05 - Add the cubed butter to the mashed potatoes and fold gently until fully melted and evenly incorporated.
06 - Gradually pour in the warm milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture is silky and smooth. Add more liquid for a looser texture if desired.
07 - Season with the remaining kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture comes out pillowy and luxurious every single time, no fancy equipment required.
  • Warming the dairy before folding it in is a tiny step that makes you feel like a genius.
02 -
  • Skipping the drying step leaves extra water in the potatoes and dilutes all that richness you worked for.
  • Adding cold milk straight from the fridge will make the mash seize up and lose its creamy flow.
03 -
  • Russet potatoes work if that is what you have, but soak the cut pieces in cold water for 30 minutes first to remove excess surface starch.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and set it over the lowest flame while you finish the rest of dinner to keep everything warm and soft.

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