by ☃ Shannon K. Wendt
Member since:
July 26, 2006

Think Outside The Turkey Contest Submission- Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes recipe

November 19, 2008 02:26 PM UTC (Updated: November 05, 2010 11:48 AM UTC)
views: 0 | comments: 16

This is another of my recipes that makes an appearance every Thanksgiving.

1 lb red potatoes, quartered
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter plus 1 T
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, til the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and return to hot pot to dry slightly.

Remove from heat and mash in buttermilk and butter. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Stir to smooth and add to a nice serving dish. Top with 1 T pat of butter for a nice presentation.

Fresh parsley and/or garlic also make a nice addition to this side dish.

Comments: 16

Rob Appell Nov 19, 2008, 2:30pm UTC
You talked me right into a big, old glop of these.
Shannon, you are just a few steps ahead of me on these sides... this sounds fantastic! I've never made mashed potatoes with buttermilk and will probably stick with mine (recipe to be posted soon) for Thanksgiving, but I will definitely give these a try!
In fact, I think I've just decided to make these tonight!
I'd like this, but I like buttermilk. Not sure about the guys here.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Nov 19, 2008, 2:52pm UTC
I love anything with buttermilk, and these sound fantastic.
Elizabeth H. Nov 19, 2008, 3:28pm UTC
Sounds good.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Nov 19, 2008, 3:31pm UTC
Julie we used to do cream and butter. I could hear my dad's and Matt's cholesterol hollering at me!

Thanks all!
Robin G. Nov 19, 2008, 5:01pm UTC
Hey, can you double up on the recipe this year? It seems there are never enough leftovers to go around.

Thanks,
The Management.
Roby, you mean she SKIMPS on the potatoes, oh my, I can't believe this. You'd think she'd make sure there were plenty of potatoes so she'd have LOTS of stuffing left over. Go figure.
Cindy B. Nov 19, 2008, 5:55pm UTC
Never tryed buttermilk, I will check it out sometime though. =) I think I would like it. Hubby hates buttermilk..I think its because he has never had it in recipes, only forced to drink it as a kid. lol =p
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Nov 19, 2008, 6:58pm UTC
I plan on making 5 lbs of them this year. Think that'll be enough???

Cindy, force feeding kids tends to do that!

Thanks!
Marianne M. Nov 19, 2008, 9:53pm UTC
These sound fabulous, Shan! My SIL, God bless her, will probably serve Hungry Jack potatoes ... but at least they won't be lumpy ...
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Nov 20, 2008, 11:46am UTC
Hungry Jack? Get out!
Robin G. Nov 20, 2008, 12:07pm UTC
Katie--sometimes she doesn't make sense.

Oh, hey Shan. How's it going?
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Nov 20, 2008, 1:03pm UTC
Leftover tades taste yucky though. Not that they are very good to start with.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Nov 20, 2008, 1:03pm UTC
And hey, speaking of sweet potatoes...

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