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Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Quick)

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This Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Recipe is a quick and easy side dish made with simple ingredients and no peeling required. Creamy, buttery, and full of flavor, these homemade mashed potatoes are perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, potlucks, or Sunday family gatherings. Prepared fast and always a crowd favorite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cups (approx)

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lb bag yukon gold potatoes
  • 2 tsp table salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter equals 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Wash potatoes.
  • Cut potatoes into 1/8 chunks.
  • Put potatoes into the saucepan. Fill with cold water just covering the potatoes.
  • Bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the salt.
  • After the water starts boils, continue to cook the potatoes for 15 more minutes or until a fork slides easily into the potato without falling apart.
  • Drain the water from the potatoes.
  • Add the milk and the unsalted butter.
  • Mash the potatoes and serve.

Notes

  • You can substitute any of your favorite potatoes, such as Russet potatoes, yellow potatoes, or red potatoes.
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