Description
Steam-hot, buttery clouds of potatoes melt on the tongue and carry a whisper of cream and garlic in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1,200 g (2.6 lb) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
- 113 g (1 stick / 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
- 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk, warmed to 60°C (140°F)
- 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream or crème fraîche
- 2 tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chives or parsley, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and cut the potatoes: Place 1,200 g (2.6 lb) peeled Yukon Gold potatoes into a large pot and cut any very large pieces in half so pieces are uniform. Rinse briefly to remove surface starch.
- Cover with cold, salted water and bring to a simmer: Cover potatoes with cold water by 2–3 cm (about 1 inch) and add 1 tsp (if Diamond Crystal) to 2 tsp kosher salt. Simmer until a knife slides easily into the center, 15–20 minutes depending on piece size.
- Warm the dairy: Heat 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk and 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream in a small saucepan over low heat to 60°C (140°F), about 3–4 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly and return to pot: Drain potatoes in a colander for 1–2 minutes, then return to the hot, empty pot over very low heat.
- Rice or mash the potatoes: Press warm potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a warm bowl. Stop before they become gummy.
- Fold in butter, then warm dairy: Add cubed butter to the riced potatoes and fold gently until melted, then slowly pour warmed milk and sour cream mixture while folding.
- Serve immediately: If you want extra-silky mash, press once through a fine sieve using a spatula. Serve immediately with a pat of butter and chopped chives.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold for a naturally creamy texture; place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mash to prevent skin forming during storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg