Best 8 Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes Recipes

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**Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes: A Creamy, Tangy, and Comforting Side Dish**

Buttermilk mashed red potatoes are a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. These fluffy and flavorful potatoes are made with fresh red potatoes, buttermilk, butter, garlic, and herbs. They are creamy, tangy, and incredibly delicious. The recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. This article also includes variations for roasted garlic mashed red potatoes, slow cooker mashed red potatoes, and vegan mashed red potatoes. So whether you are looking for a classic mashed potato recipe or something a little different, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, broth and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat buttermilk until warm. Drain potatoes and garlic; mash with buttermilk. Stir in the onions, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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Use buttermilk instead of regular milk to add richness to your mashed potatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a low simmer and cook the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
  • Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (for smoother mashed potatoes pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Mash the potatoes with the buttermilk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Sprinkle with the scallions.

FLUFFY BUTTERMILK-MASHED POTATOES



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Buttermilk and a smidge of baking soda work together here to create an impossibly fluffy potato side dish. We like to finish ours with an extra pat of butter that melts into a golden pool while we set the table.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 pounds potatoes (like Yukon Gold), peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
  • Place the potatoes in a large bowl and mash partly. Cook the buttermilk in a saucepan over low heat to just barely warm it; do not let the buttermilk get too hot or it will separate. Add it and the baking soda to the potatoes and mash completely.
  • Stir in the butter, additional salt and the pepper to taste. If you like very creamy mashed potatoes, add the reserved cooking liquid. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 409 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BUTTERMILK MASHED RED POTATOES



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Leave the red skins on the mashed potatoes and give them an added crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds red new potatoes, scrubbed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add buttermilk, sour cream, and butter; mash with a potato masher until creamy. Season generously with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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Extra creamy buttermilk mashed potatoes bursting with flavor. No need to add gravy!

Provided by J

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium white potatoes, peeled
¾ cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and mash in a large bowl.
  • Add buttermilk, butter, bouillon powder, dill, salt, and pepper and mash until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 486.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SUZY'S MASHED RED POTATOES



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These are the best I've had! Red potato skins are full of flavor!

Provided by B.T.

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine potatoes with butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash together until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 95.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes
1/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
  • As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disk/blade over a heatproof bowl. Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and serve hot. To keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes. You can add a little extra hot milk to keep them creamy.

BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Sally Schneider

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Potato     Side     Christmas     Easter     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     St. Patrick's Day     Back to School     Fall     Winter     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 pounds thin-skinned potatoes, such as Yellow Finns or Yukon Golds, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks if large
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup buttermilk, warmed (not hot)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a medium saucepan, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Return the potatoes to the pan and set over low heat, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the potatoes dry out a little (too much moisture will dilute their flavor). For the smoothest potatoes, pass them through a food mill. For a slightly coarser puree, mash them with a potato masher or fork or use a hand mixer. Beat the buttermilk into the potatoes with a wooden spoon until thoroughly incorporated. If you prefer even creamier potatoes, add a little of the reserved cooking liquid. Beat in the butter, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and plenty of pepper. Serve at once, or keep the potatoes warm, covered, in a double boiler over hot water for up to 1 hour.
  • In Advance: You can make the potatoes up to 3 hours ahead. About 20 minutes before serving, warm them in a double boiler, stirring frequently, until hot.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use Yukon Gold or red potatoes. They have a creamy texture and hold their shape well when mashed.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still slightly firm.
  • Use a potato ricer or food mill to get the smoothest mashed potatoes. If you don't have one of these tools, you can mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher, but the texture will be slightly less smooth.
  • Add the buttermilk and butter to the potatoes while they're still hot. This will help them absorb the flavors better.
  • Season the mashed potatoes to taste. Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk mashed red potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish. They're perfect for special occasions or everyday meals. With their creamy texture and rich flavor, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish, give buttermilk mashed red potatoes a try!

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