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Overhead shot of creamy buttermilk mashed potatoes recipe in a rustic bowl with butter on top, on a white marble kitchen counter — real homemade style.

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy, fluffy buttermilk mashed potatoes with a subtle tang and rich buttery flavor — the perfect homemade side dish for any meal.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling / Steaming Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (6–8 quart) For boiling potatoes evenly without overflow
  • 1 Colander For draining boiled potatoes completely
  • 1 Potato masher Best for achieving homemade texture
  • 1 Potato ricer (optional) For extra-smooth mashed potatoes
  • 1 Small saucepan To warm buttermilk and melt butter
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For mashing or mixing potatoes
  • 1 Kitchen towel To handle hot cookware safely

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes Peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Warmed; adds tang and creaminess
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted; use salted butter if preferred and reduce salt
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning

Optional Add-ins

  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adds a mild garlic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped Adds color and freshness
  • ¼ cup Sour cream For extra creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Cream cheese For richer, silkier texture

Instructions

  • Peel and cut potatoes into even 2-inch chunks.
  • Place potatoes in pot, cover with cold water, and add salt.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15–20 min until tender.
  • Drain potatoes and let steam 2–3 min to remove excess moisture.
  • Warm buttermilk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Add minced garlic to buttermilk for extra flavor (optional).
  • Mash potatoes gently and add half of warm buttermilk mixture.
  • Add remaining buttermilk until desired texture is reached.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, and optional additions (chives, sour cream).
  • Serve hot with extra butter and garnish with chives.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg