Buttermilk and cream cheese lend rich flavor—rather like sour cream—to these wonderful whipped potatoes. —Bonnie Thompson, Rathdrum, Idaho

Creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes

buttermilk
Creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
Directions
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain
- In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with the cream cheese, butter, chives, pepper and remaining salt; gradually beat in enough buttermilk to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 249 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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