Ingredients for Amazing Buttermilk Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs Idaho Potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup warm buttermilk (plus 1 tablespoon or more, if needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- enough water to cover by about 2 inches
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How to Make Amazing Buttermilk Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and chop 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Mince 4 cloves of garlic.
- Combine potatoes and garlic in a large pot. Add enough water to cover by about 2 inches and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes well, returning them to the pot.
- Add 1/2 cup warm buttermilk, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Add more buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if desired to reach your preferred consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
39 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
27g
Carbs
23g