Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes

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Smashed potatoes are the best! I always use red potatoes when I make them; they have the exact texture for this dish. These are so delicious!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives

  • 1 pinch salt to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain water from pot and mash potatoes with a potato masher or potato ricer.

  2. Heat buttermilk and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir buttermilk mixture and chives into potatoes until smooth; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132 Calories
2g Fat
25g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 727mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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