Name: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (about 6 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into chunks; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; Salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 cup buttermilk; Freshly ground white or black pepper, to taste

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

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Garlic cloves, cooked along with the potatoes, give this puree extra body and lots of flavor.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on January 3, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Sodium High Blood Pressure Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (about 6 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into chunks
6 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt, to taste
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup buttermilk
Freshly ground white or black pepper, to taste

Directions

Place potatoes and garlic in a large heavy saucepan. Add water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until potatoes are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and cook, swirling, until it turns a nutty brown, about 1 minute. Stir in buttermilk and heat until just warm. (Do not overheat or it will curdle.)
When potatoes are done, drain in a colander and return to the pan. Place pan over low heat and shake for about 1 minute to dry potatoes.
Mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher, an electric hand-held mixer or by working through a ricer. Add enough of the buttermilk mixture to make a smooth puree. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Tips

Though the exact health benefits of garlic are controversial, there's no doubt that it contains potent disease-fighting phytochemicals.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145	Calories
2g	Fat
30g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g	9%
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Vitamin A 59IU	1%
Vitamin C 29mg	32%
Folate 2mcg	1%
Sodium 127mg	6%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 5mg	1%
Potassium 708mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.