Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
This recipe for Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes is so simple to make, and it is super creamy. Made with just a few simple ingredients this side dish goes great with a lot of different entrees.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes
- ¼ cup milk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup buttermilk
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and dice potatoes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil then then reduce heat and allow to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until your potatoes are fork tender.
- Once potatoes are cooked drain them and then place them back into the pot. Use a masher to press and mash potatoes.
- Add in milk and butter then continue to mash or use an electric hand mixer to whip potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Last add butter milk and continue to mash and mix. Add more buttermilk as needed for your desired texture.
- Season with salt and pepper then serve.
Notes
Why should I use Buttermilk over regular milk in mashed potatoes?
Buttermilk is essentially fermented milk. It is slightly sour and thicker than regular milk.
It creates a slight tanginess when mixed with mashed potatoes. Add some butter for richness and these are great mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 513IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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