Buttermilk and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, Buttermilk and Chive Mashed Potatoes take your classic comfort food to the next level. This recipe combines buttery russet potatoes with the subtle tang of warm buttermilk and the fresh, mild onion-like taste of finely chopped chives for a side dish that’s as vibrant as it is satisfying. Perfectly seasoned with freshly ground black pepper and a touch of salt, these mashed potatoes are irresistibly smooth and fluffy, thanks to the simplicity of a potato masher or ricer. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats, holiday feasts, or a weeknight dinner in need of a gourmet twist. Garnish with extra chives, and watch this crowd-pleaser become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks, about 2 inches each.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the buttermilk in a small saucepan over low heat until warm. Do not let it boil. Also, finely chop the fresh chives and set them aside.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well in a colander and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to let excess moisture evaporate.
Add the unsalted butter to the pot with the potatoes, then mash them with a potato masher or ricer until smooth and no lumps remain.
Slowly stir in the warm buttermilk, adding a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Fold in the fresh chives and season the mashed potatoes with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt to taste.
Serve the buttermilk and chive mashed potatoes warm, garnished with extra chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 7471 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.2 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5448 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
