Buttermilk and Chive Mashed Potatoes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 159
- Total Fat
- 4
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 27
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 11
- Sodium
- 453
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, chopped
3/4 cup buttermilk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Directions
- Cover the cubed potatoes with cold salted water in a large saucepan and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, add the butter to a small saucepan and saute the shallot until translucent. Add the buttermilk and warm. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once tender, drain potatoes, return to pot, and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Stir in the warmed buttermilk mixture, season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives.