buttermilk mashed potatoes
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
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Step 1Drop the potatoes into a large pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil.
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Step 2Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain.
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Step 3Put 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.
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Step 4PER SERVING: 145 calories, 3 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat (3 g saturated), 12 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.
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