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November 3, 2020 By Nicole Harris Leave a Comment

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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This Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe is a great addition to dinner or holiday menus. Creamy mashed potatoes with a slight tang of buttermilk is the side dish for any meal.

mashed potatoes topped with butter and green onions

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Homemade Creamy Mashed Potatoes

I do love my mashed potatoes and these Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes are another great way to enjoy them. The buttermilk adds a slight tang to the potatoes while keeping them super creamy.

Here are more of my favorite mashed potatoes recipes: Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes – Mashed Potatoes with Spinach – Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes – Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

chunks of potatoes and water in metal pot

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Mashed Potatoes (screenshot for grocery list)

  • Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Garlic
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Buttermilk
  • Salt/Pepper

mashed potatoes in pot with buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper

How To Make Mashed Potatoes

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into even sized chunks. Transfer to large pot, cover with water, add salt to water and bring to a boil. Gently boil until fork tender. Drain and return to pot.
  2. Add garlic then heat potatoes over low to cook off any remaining water. Mash or cream with hand mixer.
  3. Add butter, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Stir and heat until butter is melted and potatoes are to your desired consistency.
  4. Serve topped with butter and sliced green onions or chopped parsley.

What To Serve With These Mashed Potatoes

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham – Boneless Prime Rib Roast – Cast Iron Ribeye Steak – Meatballs in Onion Gravy – Slow Cooker Ham

More Side Dish Recipes

Lemon Dill Green Beans – Herb Butter Skillet Corn – Spinach Mashed Potatoes – Oven Roasted Carrots – Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes

creamy potatoes topped with melted butter and sliced green onions

mashed potatoes topped with butter and green onions

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe is a great addition to dinner or holiday menus. Creamy mashed potatoes with a slight tang of buttermilk is the side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 Lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 2 Garlic Cloves - grated
  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Cup Buttermilk
  • Salt/Pepper - to taste

Instructions

    1. Peel and cut potatoes into even sized chunks. Transfer to large pot, cover with water, add salt to water and bring to a boil. Gently boil until fork tender. Drain and return to pot.
    2. Add garlic then heat potatoes over low to cook off any remaining water. Mash or cream with hand mixer.
    3. Add butter, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Stir and heat until butter is melted and potatoes are to your desired consistency.
    4. Serve topped with butter and sliced green onions or chopped parsley.

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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 298Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 22mgSodium 198mgCarbohydrates 51gFiber 5gSugar 5gProtein 7g

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© Nicole Harris
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dishes

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