Easy Eats : Meal Occasion : Sides : Buttermilk mashed potatoes

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Buttermilk mashed potatoes


This is a classic recipe with a tangy twist, thanks to the addition of buttermilk.

SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 15 Minutes
COOK TIME: 25 Minutes

Ingredients

5 pounds white or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

	Step 1: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.

	Step 2: Bring to a boil and add 2 1/2 tablespoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.

	Step 3: Add the butter, buttermilk, cream, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.

	Step 4: Mash the potatoes with a handheld masher and transfer to a serving dish. MAKE-AHEAD NOTE: The potatoes can be made up to 2 hours in advance and kept warm in a double boiler or Crock-Pot.

Serving Suggestion:

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)
CALORIES:335(40% from fat);FAT:15g(sat 9g);PROTEIN: 6g;CHOLESTEROL:41mg;SODIUM:163mg;FIBER:7g;CARBOHYDRATE:46g

Recipe Courtesy of Real Simple.

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	Crystal Farms Unsalted Butter - 4 Quarters $5.99 Savings : $0.30

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On Hand Ingredients

Morton Kosher Salt
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