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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Cook Time: 20-25 min

Ingredients
  • 4 1/2 pounds new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

 

Instructions
  1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until potatoes are very tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Drain; place in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher, then add buttermilk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and combined