Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

quick and easy mashed potatoes that can stand on their own.

Servings 4

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Quarter the potatoes into even chunks and place in a pot of boiling salted water
Boil for roughly 15 min. They’re done when a knife goes through the potato easily. When done, drain the potatoes into a colander in the sink and let sit for a minute until most of the water evaporates and the potatoes start to look dry
Place the potatoes into a mixer and mix on low until until broken up
Place cold cubed butter into the the potatoes while mixing on low
Let the butter emulsify into the potatoes then pour in the buttermilk
Ounce the butter milk is incorporated add salt to taste

When mixing the potatoes avoid high mixing speeds. High speeds will further breakdown the potato releasing more starch. This recipe uses Yukon golds which are waxy but they still contain some starch.
If you don't have a mixer you can definitely use a potato masher or anything that can mash them: fork, slotted spoon, sturdy whisk, slotted spatula, really anything you can get your hands on. The potatoes will just be more chunky than smooth and that's alright.

Author: Anfernee Milton