This is another simple way to make mashed potatoes taste a bit different. Instead of cream and ordinary milk we will be using buttermilk and so I call this the buttermilk mashed potatoes recipe. All the same tips and tricks that I already mentioned in other mashed potatoes recipes apply here. So make sure you cover potatoes with cold water, after you drain them put them back on the stove at low heat to evaporate excess water, just make like four pieces from each potato, if you make smaller pieces they will suck in more water and don’t over mash them. Right, I’ll include these along the way so don’t worry.
What kind of potatoes to use? Russets or Yukon Golds.
For Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe We Will Need:
4 pounds potatoes
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
salt and pepper
First you need to peel the potatoes and then cut each on into 4 pieces. If the potato is really big you can make it 6. If you make your pieces smaller the potatoes will cook faster but they will also absorb more water. And we don’t want that. Now Put the potatoes into a large pot, cover them with cold water and add salt.
Turn on your stove to the max and bring potatoes to a boil. When they start boiling reduce heat and let them simmer. Potatoes should be cooked in 15 to 20 minutes, try sticking a fork into the biggest potato piece and if it goes in softly they are done.
Drain the potatoes and put them back on low heat. This will evaporate most of the water and your mashed potatoes will taste better. Just be careful not to burn them.
Heat cream and butter in a small saucepan so that the butter melts. Or you can just throw the butter into the potatoes, but make sure the cream and buttermilk are warm. Adding cold cream and buttermilk can make mashed potatoes gluey. Add some salt to the mix if needed – taste the potatoes first and some pepper for the taste.
Now mash the potatoes and add the cream – butter – pepper mix. What is the best way to mash the potatoes? There a a few tools the you can use, I wrote about making mashed potatoes with the wire masher, potato ricer or electric mixer it’s up to you. At the end, mix in the buttermilk. Make sure you don’t over mix and over mash the potatoes.
And you are done!
Oh, this buttermilk mashed potatoes recipe will make enough mashed potatoes for at least 6 people.
