Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

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    Nutritional Information

    Per Serving

    • Calories 489 calories
    • Fat 20 g
    • Sat Fat 12 g
    • Cholesterol 56 mg
    • Sodium 296 mg
    • Protein 7.5 g
    • Carbohydrate 73 g
    • Sugar 4.5 g
    • Fiber 6.5 g
    • Iron 1 mg
    • Calcium 76 mg

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and add 2 1/2 tablespoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.Add the butter, buttermilk, cream, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Mash the potatoes with a handheld masher. Transfer to a serving dish.

Ingredients

  1. Check 5 pounds white or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  2. Check kosher salt and pepper
  3. Check 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  4. Check 3/4 cup buttermilk
  5. Check 1/4 cup heavy cream
  6. Check 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and add 2 1/2 tablespoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
  2. Add the butter, buttermilk, cream, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Mash the potatoes with a handheld masher. Transfer to a serving dish.

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