Description
Yukon Gold potatoes started in cold water, mashed or riced, and folded with warm butter and milk or cream. Smooth, buttery and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Units
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for boiling water)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream, warmed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped (optional)
Instructions
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Starting with cold water ensures the potatoes cook evenly from the outside in.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are completely tender — a fork should slide in and out with zero resistance.
- While the potatoes cook, warm the milk and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts. Keep warm.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the hot pot. Set the pot over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, shaking occasionally, to evaporate any excess moisture.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or pass through a ricer for the smoothest result. Do not use a food processor or blender, which will make them gluey.
- Fold in the warm butter and milk mixture with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and white pepper. Stir gently until just combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately, topped with chives if desired.
Notes
- Yukon Golds make the creamiest mash. Russets work and give a fluffier, lighter result.
- Warm the milk and butter before they go in. Cold dairy tightens the starches and the potatoes seize up.
- Mash or rice just until smooth, then fold in the dairy gently. Do not use a food processor or blender.
- Keep warm in a pot set over a water bath (double boiler) for up to an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 39
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5