Creamy Yukon gold potatoes with fresh parmesan cheese and velvety cream make these mashed parmesan potatoes the perfect simple yet elegant side dish for your dinner table. These savory potatoes are also one of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Made with just a few simple ingredients, yet creamy and savory, they’re simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough for a holiday menu.

If you want to elevate your mashed potato game, then these mashed parmesan potatoes are definitely for you. They are seriously so full of flavor you won’t even need gravy (did I just say that?!?) These are perfect for the holiday dinner season or enjoy them year-round, they’re that versatile.

Ingredients needed

To make mashed parmesan potatoes, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
• 1 stick (8 Tbsp.) unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme
• 1 1/4 cup (5 oz.) fresh shredded parmesan cheese

How to make mashed parmesan potaotes

1. Boil potatoes either whole or you can cut them in half, leaving the skin intact, until soft.
2. Drain and return to pan.
3. Add in butter, salt, and pepper and begin to mash using an old-fashioned hand masher.
4. Once most of the potatoes are mashed, begin to add the heavy cream and continue mashing until you get the consistency you desire.
5. Fold in the fresh parmesan cheese and thyme.
6. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

What are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes?

I love rustic mashed potatoes. And when I say rustic, I’m referring to mashed potatoes that include the skin and are hand-mashed, leaving a chunkier version. Some prefer smooth mashed potatoes, I personally like chunky mashed potatoes. Either way, Yukon gold potatoes are my preference for both texture and flavor for mashed potatoes.

How many potatoes is 2 lbs.?

You can measure the weight in the grocery store, but 3-4 Yukon medium-sized potatoes should be around 2 lbs.

How long do you need to boil potatoes?

Generally, boiling potatoes until soft should take around 15 minutes, or up to 20-25 minutes, depending on how many potatoes you are boiling.

Recipe Variations

• You can substitute half and half or whole milk for the heavy cream.

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Make it a meal with these additional recipes!

• Air Fryer Mini Chicken Meatloaf – easy to make, individual-sized meatloaf
• Air Fryer Mushroom & Steak Bites – pairs perfectly with mashed parmesan potatoes
• Sautéed Green Beans & Mushrooms – an easy vegetable side dish
• Red Wine Brownies – rich and moist brownies with a hint of red wine

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