Garlicky Mashed Potatoes

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Serves 6
Hands-On Time 20 min
Total Time 45 min
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information

Per Serving
- Calories 145 calories
- Fat 2 g
- Sat Fat 1 g
- Cholesterol 5 mg
- Sodium 56 mg
- Protein 5 mg
- Carbohydrate 29 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Iron 1 mg
- Calcium 71 mg
May 2001

In a saucepan, cover the potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.Meanwhile, in a small skillet or saucepan, heat the butter over low heat until it begins to brown, swirling the skillet, about 1 minute.Drain the potatoes well and mash them with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth. Blend in the buttermilk, chives, and browned butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon Gold or baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons chopped chives
salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions

In a saucepan, cover the potatoes and garlic with lightly salted water and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet or saucepan, heat the butter over low heat until it begins to brown, swirling the skillet, about 1 minute.
Drain the potatoes well and mash them with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth. Blend in the buttermilk, chives, and browned butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.