Chive & Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
In this healthy mashed potato recipe, we flavor the mashed potatoes with tangy buttermilk and fresh snipped chives instead of butter.
Servings
8 servings, about 3/4 cup each
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 medium)
- 1tablespoon salt
- 1cup buttermilk
- 1/2cup snipped fresh chives
- Black or white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, if desired, and cut into 2-inch chunks. Place the potatoes and salt in a large heavy saucepan. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher, an electric hand-held mixer or by working through a ricer.
- Stir buttermilk, chives, and pepper into the potatoes.
Tips
Transfer to a slow cooker, cover and keep on the “warm” setting for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 8 servings, about 3/4 cup each)
| Calories | 151kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 34g |
| Total Sugars | 3g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 1mg |
| Sodium | 260mg |
| Protein | 4g |
| Potassium | 581mg |
| Calcium | 53mg |
| Folate | 19mcg |
| Zinc | 1mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg |
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