Buttermilk and Herb Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by *Parsley*

"Tasty mashed potatoes. I like to leave mine a bit chunky, but make them a smooth as you like."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 3⁄4 - 2 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons snipped chives
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chopped parsley

directions

1. In a large pot, boil the potato chunks in salted water over high heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 - 15 minutes. Drain.
2. Return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter and buttermilk and mash well. Add in the remaining ingredients and mix/mash to desired smoothness.

Reviews

[PaulaG]

Really delicious and creamy. I used Yukon Gold potatoes along with dried herbs. I loved the rich taste that the buttermilk provided without a lot of added fat. This was served with fried chicken, peas and sourdough biscuits for a delicious Easter feast.

 

[Bayhill]

Delicious! These potatoes were a wonderful change from standard mashed potatoes. The buttermilk gave the potatoes a creamy texture and added a sour cream-like tang. We really loved the flavor the fresh herbs added. I used 8 large red potatoes (unpeeled) instead of the yukon gold. Also, I added 6 cloves of garlic to the potatoes while they cooked. Thank you for sharing!

 

[twissis]

I really enjoy recipes like this, versatile ones that take you where you lead them. These potatoes were served with recipe #159214, so I took them to the SW. I subbed cilantro for the tarragon & parsley + added garlic & a few drops of Tobasco for a bit of a heat level. Like Ev, I liked that they were not loaded w/butter & got their creamy flavor from the combo of buttermilk & seasonings. Thx for sharing this recipe w/us.

 

[evelynathens]

Very, very good. Loved the buttermilk addition and the fact that I didn't need to use a load of butter. The minced herbs were delicious in this and we happily scarfed this down with pork chops.

 

[LAURIE]

I didnt change anything on the recipe but to used dried tarragon instead of the fresh. These were very rich and flavorful mashed potatoes. The buttermilk and fresh spices really enhanced them. Thanks Marcie for a recipe that we all loved!