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Ultra-Creamy Garlic Parmesan Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Chef Emily Carter By Chef Emily Carter
• Published: Aug 11, 2026 (Updated: Oct 04, 2026) • ★ 4.9 (410 ratings)
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Ultra-Creamy Garlic Parmesan Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
310 kcal
Cuisine
American

Steakhouse luxury at your table: Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes are impossibly velvety, buttery, and packed with aromatic roasted garlic and salty Parmigiano-Reggiano.

The ultimate versatile side dish! Serve alongside our Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak, Sunday Roast Beef, or tender Beef Wellington.

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Ultra-Creamy Garlic Parmesan Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

★ 4.9 / 5 (410 reader reviews) Yield: 6 servings

Yukon Gold potatoes mashed with roasted garlic, sweet European butter, warm cream, and freshly grated parmesan. The ultimate holiday steakhouse side dish!

🛒 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water by 1 inch. Boil for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
  2. 2
    Drain potatoes thoroughly in a colander, then return to warm dry pot for 2 minutes to cook off residual water.
  3. 3
    Pass potatoes through a potato ricer or mash thoroughly with a hand masher.
  4. 4
    Gently simmer minced garlic in melted butter for 2 minutes; pour into potatoes with warm cream.
  5. 5
    Fold in freshly grated parmesan cheese until silky and smooth.
  6. 6
    Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with chives and serve steaming hot.
💡 Chef's Insider Tip: A potato ricer is the professional chef secret to restaurant-smooth mashed potatoes without a single lump or gumminess.

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

310
Calories
6g
Protein
34g
Carbs
18g
Fat
3g
Fiber

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💬 Kitchen FAQs & Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about making Ultra-Creamy Garlic Parmesan Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes? Here are chef-tested answers, storage advice, and easy substitutions.

Why use Yukon Gold potatoes instead of Russets for mashed potatoes?

Yukon Gold potatoes have a naturally buttery flavor, creamy texture, and medium starch content that resists turning gluey or gummy when mashed, creating restaurant-silky potatoes.

What is the chef's secret to lump-free mashed potatoes?

Use a potato ricer or food mill instead of an electric mixer or hand masher. An electric mixer overworks the starch molecules, turning potatoes into wallpaper paste, whereas a ricer produces velvety fluff.

Should the milk and cream be warm when added to potatoes?

Always warm your milk, cream, and melted butter before stirring into hot mashed potatoes. Cold dairy cools the potatoes quickly and prevents the starches from absorbing the fats evenly.

How can I keep mashed potatoes warm for dinner parties?

Transfer hot mashed potatoes into a slow cooker set on the WARM setting with a dab of extra butter on top, stirring occasionally. They will stay fresh and piping hot for up to 3 hours.

Chef Emily Carter

Recipe Created by Chef Emily Carter

Professional culinary chef and recipe developer with 12+ years of experience crafting foolproof family meals, comfort food classics, and healthy weeknight dinners.

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