Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Name: Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 3-inch pieces; 8 cloves garlic cloves, peeled; 1¼ cups whole milk; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 piece Potato ricer

Creamy, smooth mashed potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes and roasted garlic, enriched with whole milk and butter for the ultimate comfort food side dish.

8 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 3-inch pieces
•8 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
•1¼ cups whole milk
•5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
•1 piece Potato ricer

Cooking Instructions

1.
Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add potatoes and garlic; reduce heat to medium and simmer with lid slightly ajar until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pot. Toss potatoes and garlic over high heat until moisture evaporates, about 2 minutes. Heat milk with butter in small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted; set aside. Using potato ricer, press potatoes and garlic into large bowl. Add milk mixture; stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Transfer to microwave-safe bowl; let stand at room temperature. Reheat in microwave in 1-minute intervals until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
35 min