Save on Pinterest
Sign up for Our Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Newsletters

Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes

My family loves this decadent homestyle recipe of buttermilk, potatoes and butter. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy! —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes
Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Next Recipe
Recommended
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes 32 Healthy Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes
Next Recipe
  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Makes
    8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk
  • Optional toppings: crumbled cooked bacon, sour cream and thinly sliced green onions

Directions

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter, salt, pepper and enough buttermilk to reach desired consistency. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup (calculated without optional toppings): 313 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

Recommended Video

Reviews

Click stars to rate
Average Rating:
  • BradleyMac
    Mar 19, 2020

    Very good, will definitely make again.

  • FRANKENSPORT
    Nov 14, 2017

    No comment left

More from Taste of Home

Air-Fryer Red Potatoes
Air-Fryer Red Potatoes
Air-Fryer Garlic-Rosemary Brussels Sprouts
Air-Fryer Garlic-Rosemary Brussels Sprouts
Triple Mash with Horseradish Bread Crumbs
Triple Mash with Horseradish Bread Crumbs
Creamed Beans and Potatoes
Creamed Beans and Potatoes
Peas in Cheddar Cream Sauce
Peas in Cheddar Cream Sauce
Fancy Julienned Carrots
Fancy Julienned Carrots
Swiss Creamed Peas
Swiss Creamed Peas
Fancy Brussels Sprouts
Fancy Brussels Sprouts
Brie Mashed Potatoes
Brie Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Holiday Carrots
Sweet Holiday Carrots
Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes
Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Corn with Cheddar
Sauteed Corn with Cheddar
Green Beans with Basil
Green Beans with Basil
Carrots in Lemon-Parsley Butter
Carrots in Lemon-Parsley Butter
Red Pepper Corn
Red Pepper Corn
Basil Beans
Basil Beans
Rich and Creamy Brussels Sprouts
Rich and Creamy Brussels Sprouts
Gingered Sweet Potatoes
Gingered Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli with Asiago
Broccoli with Asiago
Holiday Peas
Holiday Peas