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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Buttermilk mashed potatoes are a creamy, tangy twist on the classic mashed potato dish. Add to it perfectly caramelized onions, and your dish is elevated to a new high.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
486 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds yukon potatoes or two medium-size
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 shallot thinly sliced, medium
- ¾ cup buttermilk well shaken
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- salt fresh ground black pepper
- black pepper fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and quarter the potatoes. Combine with cold well salted water to cover by 1 inch in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and deep golden, about 8 minutes.
- Drain potatoes in a colander, return to pan, and mash to desire consistency with a potato masher.
- Stir in the shallots, buttermilk salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes to give it a buttery texture.
- Adjust the seasoning before serving, and add more salt or black pepper as needed.
- Do not rush the process of the caramelized onions. You want to cook them over moderate heat and stir them frequently to achieve that uniform golden color.
- I always dry out the potatoes before proceeding with the recipe. This step will remove any excess liquid from your mashed potatoes and prevent them from being too soft and liquidy.
- If you wish for finer potatoes, use a potato ricer in lieu of the masher.
Nutrition Information
Calories
486kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
120mg
(5%)
Potassium
1642mg
(35%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
681IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
69mg
(77%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1642mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.