Our delicious Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish to enjoy for a family dinner or add to a holiday table! Full of flavor and a super smooth texture. The whole family is going to love this one!
The Best Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a staple in our house any time we are making a roast or turkey and these are SO GOOD! They have the most creamy texture and are packed with so much great flavor. This is comfort food at its best and the whole family is going to love them! Perfect for that next family dinner or holiday meal!
Love mashed potatoes – try our Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes or Cheesy Mashed Potatoes! We also love to make the holidays simpler with these Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes or these Mashed Rutabagas for something different!
Looking for More Mashed Potatoes?
If you love mashed potatoes as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, simplify they holidays with our Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes!
What You Will Need
- yukon gold potatoes – simply the best type of potato for making mashed potatoes!
- garlic powder, kosher salt, & pepper – essential seasonings that bring some great flavor.
- unsweetened almond milk – feel free to use almond milk or regular milk.
- butter – an absolute MUST when making mashed potatoes!
- plain Greek yogurt & sour cream – these provide a great creamy texture.
- ranch dressing – also adds to the creamy texture plus some great added flavor.
How To Make The Ultimate Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
The first steps to making this easy recipe is to cut all of your potatoes into large chunks.
Boil the chunks of potatoes in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 minutes, drain them, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the rest of the simple ingredients to the cooked potatoes.
Then use a hand masher or electric mixer to mix until they are smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately with your favorite main dish!
Best Ways To Serve Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
The options are really endless! Personally, we love these with our Ultimate Pork Roast, a Whole Roasted Chicken, Mini Meatloafs, or add them to all the other holiday side dishes on the table for Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner.
Storage
Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
- What types of potatoes are best for mashed potatoes? We highly recommend Yukon Gold potatoes because they have a higher amount of starch and low water content, which makes them a great option for mashing and they really do have the best flavor! Plus, you don’t really need to peel them because the skin on them is so thin that they are easy to mash and you don’t have a thicker, grittier skin getting in the way.
- Do Yukon gold potatoes need to be peeled for mashed potatoes? No, this is completely up to you! Leaving the skin on does provide more texture to the mashed potatoes but their skin is so thin that you don’t really notice it. It’s really a personal preference but you do not have to.
- How to make these mashed potatoes dairy free? If dairy is a concern for you, there are some simple changes that can be made to make this recipe dairy free. Simply substitute the butter with a plant-based butter, the Greek yogurt with a plan dairy-free yogurt, and use dairy-free sour cream & ranch dressing.
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Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our ultimate Yukon Gold Mashed Potato recipe is the perfect side dish for a simple weeknight dinner or at the holiday table!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cut up potatoes (the smaller you cut them the shorter the boil time will be) to the pot of boiling water. Let them boil for 15-25 minutes or until they are very tender. Drain potatoes and add to a large bowl.
- Combine & Mash: Add remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and let the butter melt/soften for a minute or two. Use a potato masher or electric hand mixer to mash everything together until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Taste & Serve: Taste and adjust salt or other ingredients, as-desired. Enjoy with additional butter or gravy.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Substitutes: you can use plant-based butter instead of regular butter, plain dairy-free yogurt instead of Greek yogurt, dairy-free sour cream instead of regular sour cream and dairy-free ranch dressing instead of regular ranch.
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up 3-5 days.
- Serving: we love serving these with our Ultimate Pork Roast Recipe + Pork Gravy + Garlic Green Beans!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 246.4 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.2 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 19.9 mg
Bridget says
These are SO good! My whole family loved them!