Name: Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk; Optional toppings: crumbled cooked bacon, sour cream and thinly sliced green onions

My family loves this decadent homestyle recipe of buttermilk, potatoes and butter. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy! —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

buttermilk

To substitute for each cup of buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand 5 min. Or, use 1 cup plain yogurt or 1-3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1 cup milk.

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Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes

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Yield: 8 servings

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 15 min

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Ingredients

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk
Optional toppings: crumbled cooked bacon, sour cream and thinly sliced green onions

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Directions

Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes.

Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, salt, pepper and enough buttermilk to reach desired consistency. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without optional toppings): 313 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

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