Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Skin On
Creamy mashed potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes and skin on—ready in 30 minutes with no peeling required! This easy recipe makes a delicious side dish for any occasion.
Servings: 8
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- ½ cup salted butter 1 stick
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons sea salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes well under cold running water
- Cut into bite size pieces and place in large pot of cold water
- Bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tsp salt, reduce to simmer over medium heat, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork with little resistance
- Drain into a colander in the sink
- Melt butter in the same pot over low heat, and add the half and half
- Turn heat off. Add potatoes back into pot, season with remaining salt and pepper, and mash until mostly smooth -- there will be a more rustic texture from the skin
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Notes
Always start potatoes in cold water so that they cook evenly.
Add the salt once the water is boiling to prevent the water temperature from dropping.
Avoid using a blender or mixer as the potatoes may become gluey. A potato masher is perfect for this recipe.
Add more cream if needed. You can also add extra salt and pepper, or garlic powder for more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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