Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    395 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

These Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes are perfectly creamy and slightly tangy. They make an ideal side dish for everything from pork chops to steak, and a holiday turkey or ham.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and cut into 1"-2" chunks
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ cup whole buttermilk, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
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Instructions

  1. Place prepared potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season thewater with salt.
  2. 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.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. 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.
  5. Taste the potatoes and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the chopped fresh chives.
  6. 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 1 Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 229mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

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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