Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Description
Making Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes starts with peeling and cutting Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes into chunks, then boiling them in salted water until easily pierced. Draining and returning them to the pot allows some residual heat to evaporate excess moisture. Adding butter into the hot potatoes helps create a smooth, creamy texture during mashing.
Incorporating buttermilk at room temperature adds a distinct tang and moisture while keeping the mash light. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper provide balanced seasoning. Chopped fresh chives folded into the mash add mild onion flavor and color.
These mashed potatoes can be garnished with additional butter and chives to enhance richness and presentation at serving. They work well as a comforting side dish for roasted meats or vegetables. Adjusting buttermilk quantity allows control over texture creaminess.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato such as Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cut into 1"-2" chunks
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- ½ cup buttermilk at room temperature, whole
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 4 tablespoons chive divided, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Place prepared potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season thewater with salt.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced easily with a fork,about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add 6 tablespoons of the butter to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Then add buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Combine until mixture is fully incorporated. If needed, add a bit more buttermilk.
- Taste the potatoes and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the chopped fresh chives.
- Serve the mashed potatoes hot, garnished with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon of chives, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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