Amazing Buttermilk Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients for Amazing Buttermilk Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• Idaho Potatoes
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup warm buttermilk, plus more to taste

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!