Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

overhead photo of a big bowl of potatoes that are mashed with buttermilk

5 Stars (4 Reviews)

Yield: 4 servings

prep time: 10

cook time: 25

total time: 35

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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Place prepared potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Season the
water 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:

Serving: 1 Calories: 395kcal Carbohydrates: 51g Protein: 8g Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 12g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 51mg Sodium: 229mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 5g

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