The Best Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, seasoned to perfection and topped with crispy fried onions, are sure to become a festive favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (you can leave the peel on- personal preference) 2-2.5 lbs or 5 cups diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder to taste
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter add extra if you desire
- crispy fried onions for topping
Let's Make It
- Preheat your oven to 400°F
- Boil the peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes
- In the same pot, warm the milk, cream cheese, and butter over low heat until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Return the potatoes to the pot, season with salt, pepper + garlic powder.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or use a hand mixer for a smoother consistency.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish.
- Top the mashed potatoes with crispy fried onions, cover and bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover the poatoes and coninue baking for another 5-10 minutes or until the onions get golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and then serve your delicious mashed potatoes.