Experience the ultimate in comfort food with our Velvet Mashed Potatoes recipe—your go-to side dish for any special occasion or cozy dinner. This ultra-creamy creation features Yukon Gold potatoes for their natural buttery flavor and a luxurious addition of melted butter and warm heavy cream. For a silky smooth texture, the potatoes are expertly riced and blended to perfection, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth experience. A touch of ground white pepper and optional garlic cloves elevate the flavor, while freshly chopped chives make for an elegant garnish. With just 35 minutes of prep and cook time, these mashed potatoes are as easy to make as they are to devour. Perfect as a holiday side or weeknight indulgence, this recipe delivers decadence and simplicity in every bite! Keywords: velvet mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, Yukon Gold potato recipe, smooth mashed potatoes, holiday side dish.
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Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, roughly 2-inch pieces, for even cooking.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Optionally, add the garlic cloves to the pot for a hint of flavor.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter has melted and the mixture is warm. Do not let it boil; set it aside.
Drain the potatoes completely and return them to the pot. Turn the heat to low and let the potatoes sit for 1-2 minutes to evaporate any remaining moisture.
Using a potato ricer or a fine mesh sieve, carefully press the potatoes into a large bowl. For an extra smooth texture, pass the potatoes through the ricer twice.
Gently fold the warm butter and cream mixture into the riced potatoes using a spatula. Mix until fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix as this can make the potatoes gummy.
Season with ground white pepper and additional salt to taste. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish.
For an optional garnish, finely chop the chives and sprinkle them over the top of the mashed potatoes before serving. Serve warm.
Serving size | (1245.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2099.1 |
Total Fat 152.7g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 90g | 0% |
Cholesterol 426mg | 0% |
Sodium 2514.9mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 162.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 0% |
Total Sugars 6.1g | |
Protein 19.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 165.6mg | 0% |
Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
Potassium 3859.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories