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