buttermilk mashed potatoes

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Feb 9, 2016

These are lighter and airier than potatoes mashed with cream and they have a suitably down-home flavor.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make buttermilk mashed potatoes

  • Step 1
    Drop the potatoes into a large pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain.
  • Step 3
    Put the butter and 3/4 cup buttermilk in the pot and add the drained potatoes. Place over very low heat and mash with a potato masher, adding more buttermilk as needed. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    PER SERVING: 145 calories, 3 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat (3 g saturated), 12 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.

Discover More

Category: Potatoes
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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