Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Lunch for the Boys

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 25 min

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Directions

Kosher salt

3 pounds boiling potatoes, such as Yukon gold, peeled

1/2 cup milk

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter

3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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. Place a food mill fitted with a small disc/blade over a heatproof bowl. Process the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. 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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recipe Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Aaron Yorba Linda, CA 07-29-2009
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really good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everyone really liked this!! It was simple to make and went well with premade gravy we already had.
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Jillian McHenry, IL 07-10-2009
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Not bad
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

But not great either. These mashed potatoes were simple to make but not very big on taste. I prefer mashed potatoes with a... variety of elements like garlic, bacon, or chives. My kids who are 2 and 5 didn't really care for them either.Read more
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Heather Missoula, MT 07-09-2009
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Kid approved!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used this recipe to go along with pork tenderloin and the potatoes were fabulous. My young son is one of the only people I... know who doesen't like mashed potatoes(he's 3). I couldn't keep potatoes on his plate with this recipe, they were gone before I knew it. Great zing to the flavor with the buttermilk, and I think the fluffiest mashed potatoes ever. I added this to my recipe box. I am on a roll trying as many of your recipes as possible, Ina,and loving every minute. I think I'll try the mussels in white wine next. Exciting.Read more
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Joann Lexington, VA 05-11-2009
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Best way to mash a tater
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has become my go-to mash(ed) potato recipe. The buttermilk really does make the difference. The only problem is, what do... you do with the leftover buttermilk? The answer? Make more buttermilk mash potatoes! Personally, I fluff the cooked potatoes with a fork like one would do with couscous and that creates lighter spuds. Read more
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Amie Hillsboro, OR 08-02-2008
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Super yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A crowd pleaser! Easy to make and tasted so good!
recipe Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Anonymous 07-22-2008
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good eats
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I thought the flavor was good. The choice of the potatoes was excellent; it added wonderful flavor and color. I loved the... buttermilk flavor. This was my first time making home-made mashed potatoes and I found the directions simple and easy to followRead more