Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
45 min.
12
125kcal

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If you're looking for the ultimate side dish to elevate your meals, look no further than these delightful Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only simple to prepare but also brings a creamy, luxurious texture that will impress your family and friends. With just a few quality ingredients, including Yukon gold potatoes, tangy buttermilk, and buttery goodness, you can create a comforting dish that pairs beautifully with any entrée.

The secret to achieving that perfect velvety consistency lies in using a potato ricer, which ensures that your potatoes are light and fluffy, avoiding the dense texture that can result from traditional mashing methods. Infused with the gentle flavors of fresh chives and garlic, each bite offers a wonderful depth of taste, making them a standout at any gathering.

Best of all, these Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making them an ideal addition to your weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. With only 125 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! Serve them as a side to your favorite roast or grilled dish, or enjoy them on their own as a comforting treat. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just your family, this hearty dish will soon become a cherished favorite at your dinner table.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves peeled
  • cup buttermilk low-fat
  • 0.5 cup milk 1% low-fat
  • large finn potatoes yellow peeled halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • potato ricer

Directions

  1. Boil potatoes and garlic cloves in lightly salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Drain and cover potatoes with a towel to keep warm.
  3. Bring the 1% milk and butter to a boil and cover to keep warm.
  4. Use a ricer to rice the potatoes into a large bowl. The potatoes may also be mashed with a large fork, but they might not be as smooth.
  5. Gradually add the hot milk and butter, then add the buttermilk until you get the consistency of thick mashed potatoes (you may not need to use all of the buttermilk). Season with salt to taste. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, place the potatoes in the dish, and top with freshly chopped chives.
  6. Serve immediately, or rewarm in the oven before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories125kcal
Protein11.13%
Fat16.29%
Carbs72.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.4
Glycemic Load
15.8
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.19478263544%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
1.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:124.94kcal
6.25%
Fat:2.32g
3.57%
Saturated Fat:1.42g
8.88%
Carbohydrates:23.23g
7.74%
Net Carbohydrates:20.49g
7.45%
Sugar:2.42g
2.69%
Cholesterol:6.31mg
2.1%
Sodium:152.86mg
6.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.56g
7.13%
Vitamin C:24.96mg
30.25%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.28%
Potassium:568.73mg
16.25%
Fiber:2.73g
10.94%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.18%
Phosphorus:100.04mg
10%
Magnesium:32.12mg
8.03%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.52%
Copper:0.14mg
6.91%
Vitamin B3:1.33mg
6.64%
Iron:0.99mg
5.51%
Folate:21.49µg
5.37%
Calcium:52.79mg
5.28%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.07%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.63%
Vitamin K:3.61µg
3.44%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.31%
Vitamin A:111.28IU
2.23%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.8%
Selenium:1.11µg
1.59%
Source:My Recipes