This is the best Yukon Gold Potato Recipe. Be prepared to WOW your taste buds!

So you went to an ultra-posh restaurant where the potatoes were so good they made you shed a tear. And now you want to recreate them at home for the family. But where do you start? How long do you boil the potato cubes? How do you recreate that ultra-creamy goodness? Here is the answer to all your questions.

What potatoes should I use?

We recommend using Yukon Gold Potatoes for this recipe. The reason is that they are easy to peel and have that ultra-creamy texture you are looking for in a world class bowl of mashed potatoes.

What can I substitute for Yukon Gold Potatoes?

For this recipe, we would ideally use Yukon Gold potatoes, however not everyone has multiple types of potatoes laying around their house. Russet is a very good substitute for Yukon Gold potatoes. Russet potatoes are almost as good for making mashed potatoes as Yukon Golds are, the only difference is that they are a little less creamy.

What if I don’t have a scale, how many Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes will I need?

Fear not, in general about 4 to 5 Yukon gold potatoes to make a pound, so we will estimate about 12 to 15 Yukon Gold potatoes to make 3 pounds. Regarding Russet potatoes, in general it will take about 3 medium russet potatoes to make a pound. Therefore, we estimate that 9 russet potatoes will make 3 lbs.

How long should I boil potato cubes?

In general, it will take potato cubes or chunks 20 to 30 minutes to cook, provided they were put into a pot of boiled water. Timing will vary slightly based on how big the chunks are, what type of potatoes are being used, and how much water is in the pot. The best way to test the doneness is to use a fork and pierce a potato chunk. If the fork goes into the potato with little resistance, the potatoes are done boiling.

How can I reheat mashed potatoes?

The absolute best way to reheat mashed potatoes is with a double boiler.

Bring a pot of boiling water to a simmer
Place a heat proof bowl with the cold mashed potatoes inside on top of the bowl
Stir frequently but not constantly. Too much stirring will give the potatoes a glue like texture
Add small amounts milk or butter at your discretion
Remove from heat when desired temperate is reached.

How long are mashed potatoes good for?

In general, mashed potatoes are good for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Provided they were safely and correctly stored in the refrigerator post cooking. If you notice any discoloration, odd smells, glossy or dry spots it is time to toss the whole batch.

Ingredients:

3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (Russet potatoes will work as well)
½ lb unsalted butter (room temperature)
¼ cup hot milk
Salt to taste
Optional Ingredients:
- An additional ½ lb unsalted butter
Optional Tools:
- Potato Ricer
- Drum Sieve

Prep:

Wash and peel potatoes
Cut potatoes into chunks
Bring a pot of water to a boil

Cooking:

Add potatoes to boiling water
Boil until fork tender usually 20 to 30 minutes
Remove potatoes and drain water
Feed potato chunks through your ricer and into another bowl
Add in your butter and milk
Mix ingredients and potatoes until creamy and smooth
Optional:
- Let drum sieve rest over an empty bowl
- Take a spoonful of mashed potatoes and work them through the drum sieve and into the empty bowl
Taste and adjust with salt