Amazing Buttermilk Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

These aren't your grandma's mashed potatoes! Elevate your comfort food with this recipe featuring creamy buttermilk and a zesty garlic kick. Inspired by a family recipe, these unbelievably fluffy mashed potatoes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for the best mashed potatoes you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 389.1 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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

  1. Peel and chop 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Mince 4 cloves of garlic.
  2. Combine potatoes and garlic in a large pot. Add enough water to cover by about 2 inches and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. 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.
  4. Drain the potatoes well, returning them to the pot.
  5. 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.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

27g

Carbs

23g

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