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    Everyday Food, November 2003
    • Prep Time 10 minutes
    • Total Time 35 minutes
    • Yield Serves 4
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    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes (4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
    • Snipped chives for garnish (optional)

    Directions

    1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until potatoes are very tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
    2. Drain; place in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher, then add buttermilk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and combined. If desired, garnish with snipped chives.

    Recipe Reviews

    • bquilter
      5 Feb, 2008

      potatoes: a change of pace using buttermilk.

    • bquilter
      5 Feb, 2008

      potatoes: a change of pace using buttermilk.

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