Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Name: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups water; 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Butter, melted, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Buttermilk mashed potatoes are just as creamy and fluffy as traditional mashed potatoes and require little (or no!) butter. Our recipe includes a little garlic to add a sweet, rich character to the tangy mash.

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups water
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Butter, melted, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, water, broth and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 12-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat buttermilk until warm. Drain potatoes and garlic; mash with buttermilk. Stir in onions, salt and pepper. If desired, served with butter and additional green onions.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 104 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.

My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared this recipe with me. Buttermilk and garlic flavor these smooth mashed potatoes that are better for you than typical versions with lots of butter. —Stephanie Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

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