Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
5-6
ingredients
- 3 lbs boiling potatoes, such as Yukon gold, peeled
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1⁄4 lb unsalted butter
- 3⁄4 - 1 cup buttermilk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
directions
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into 1 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the boiling water. Bring the water to a boil again, lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
- As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Mash potaotes with a potato masher and/or electric mixer. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk-and-butter mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy.
- Add 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper, to taste, and serve hot.
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I live in Omaha, NE and I work full time outside of the home as well as work full time when I am home :) taking care of my husband, 5 year old daughter, and 2 year old son. I absolutely love to cook and struggle to find enough time to do so. I am a Food Network junkie, love Paula Deen (kind of get nervous about all that butter though!), and love to try new recipes.