Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: It's Friday Night Again

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 to 3 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes
1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. 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 disk/blade over a heatproof bowl. Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and serve hot. To keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes. You can add a little extra hot milk to keep them creamy.

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recipe Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Jennifer Delta, BC 11-02-2009
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So creamy and delicious! It's a step up from the traditional mashed potatoes. Like most people are posting, you don't need a... food mill. I've used an electric hand mixer but I found the hand masher also does the job. Be careful, the first time I tried the recipe I added all the liquid at once and it was very soupy! So just add the liquid your mixing until you reach the right consistency.Read more
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Adriana Miami, FL 10-25-2009
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tastes awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I did make one small change in that I used about half the butter, but other than that I followed the recipe to the letter. ... This will definitely my main mashed potato recipe, thank you Ina. The rest of you, ENJOY!Read more
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Alethia Glastonbury, CT 10-17-2009
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Buttermilk is the winner here!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were supper creamy. I ran out of time (due to main course and other side being ready) so didn't use my food mill, but... mashing them worked too. I ended up using only 1/4 of the buttermilk because otherwise my potatoes would have more liquidy than I would have liked. The flavor was still great!! Will definitely be making these again.Read more
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Katie Shreveport, LA 09-25-2009
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Potatoes with a Zing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed Ina's recipe but added 1/4 cup more buttermilk than the recipe called for. Makes them more tangy, which my family... is a fan of! My 2 year old loved them! I didn't use a food mill...I don't own one. I just cooked the potatoes about 5 minutes longer than the recipe said and then just used a fork to break them up then fluff them. They were perfect! Read more
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Kourtney Kirkland, WA 08-30-2009
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Re: Pretty Yummy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I liked the idea of melting the butter and milk to ensure the potatoes are kept hot instead of cooling them down by adding... cold milk. I didn't use a food mill, instead just cooked the potatoes a little longer than recommended and mashed with a masher. They were silky smooth. I don't think I added enough salt and pepper as they were a bit bland...but I think this was my error. I would make these again. It's a nice way to use up some left over buttermilk for a silky creamy texture.Read more
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Ronda Maud, TX 08-27-2009
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Well...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

They were ok. I was asked by my family not to cook them again. I agree with a previous poster, you don't have to heat the... milk and butter or use a food mill unless you want to wash more dishes and make things more complicated. Regular mashed potatoes are better. I gave it four stars because they were ok, my family would have given less.Read more