Buttermilk mashed potatoes with caramelized shallots is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy, tangy potatoes are perfectly complemented by the sweet, savory shallots. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like your potatoes smooth or chunky, or your shallots caramelized to a deep golden brown, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.
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BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.
- As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Place a food mill fitted with a small disk/blade over a heatproof bowl. Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and serve hot. To keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes. You can add a little extra hot milk to keep them creamy.
BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES
My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared these buttermilk mashed potatoes with me. The garlic and buttermilk in these smooth mashed potatoes that are better for you than typical versions that include lots of butter. -Stephanie Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, broth and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat buttermilk until warm. Drain potatoes and garlic; mash with buttermilk. Stir in the onions, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES
Extra creamy buttermilk mashed potatoes bursting with flavor. No need to add gravy!
Provided by J
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and mash in a large bowl.
- Add buttermilk, butter, bouillon powder, dill, salt, and pepper and mash until creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 486.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES
This creamy dish gets tangy flavor from the buttermilk.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 4 g
BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
Categories Potato Side Thanksgiving Low Fat Dinner Healthy Simmer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch in a saucepan and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- While potatoes are simmering, cook shallots in butter in a small nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until softened and deep golden, about 8 minutes.
- Drain potatoes, return to pot, and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Stir shallots into potatoes with buttermilk and salt and pepper to taste.
BUTTERMILK AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover the cubed potatoes with cold salted water in a large saucepan and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, add the butter to a small saucepan and saute the shallot until translucent. Add the buttermilk and warm. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once tender, drain potatoes, return to pot, and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Stir in the warmed buttermilk mixture, season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives.
TWICE-BAKED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
These are really good. I always get complements. From Bon Appetit. ZWT West region (Idaho potatoes).
Provided by lazyme
Categories Potato
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- These small potato cups (each one is half a russet potato) are a great choice if you're short on oven space. The potatoes can be baked and stuffed one day ahead and chilled, then warmed in the oven for 20 minutes while the turkey rests before carving.
- Preheat oven to 400°F Pierce potatoes in several places with fork, then brush lightly with oil. Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake until tender when pierced with fork, about 55 minutes. Cool potatoes slightly.
- Cut off thin slice from both short ends of each potato and discard. Cut each potato crosswise in half; stand each half on its small flat end. Using teaspoon, scoop out cooked potato pulp from each half, leaving 1/3-inch-thick shell and forming potato cup. Place potato cups in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Place potato pulp in medium bowl; add cheese, sour cream, milk, and cayenne. Using potato masher or fork, mash until well blended and almost smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound mashed potato mixture in potato cups.
- Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender and deep brown, about 12 minutes. Top potato cups with shallots. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F Bake potato cups until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 51.6, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.7
BUTTERMILK SMASHED POTATOES
Smashed potatoes are the best! I always use red potatoes when I make them; they have the exact texture for this dish. These are so delicious!
Provided by Barbara
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain water from pot and mash potatoes with a potato masher or potato ricer.
- Heat buttermilk and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir buttermilk mixture and chives into potatoes until smooth; season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 44.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
BUTTERMILK MASHED POTATOES
From "Barefoot Contessa At Home" by Ina Garten. She says, "whenever I'm in San Francisco, I have to go to Zuni Café. Judy Rodgers, the amazing founder, told me that her buttermilk mashed potatoes were so popular that whatever she pairs with them on the menu is the most popular dish that night. I came right home and made my version of her famous dish." Have not tried these as yet, but they are a good read. Am posting here for safe-keeping. However, I did include some parsley to the dish.
Provided by Manami
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil.
- Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-1/2" cubes.
- Add them to the boiling water and bring the water back to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat the whole milk (ONLY - don't be tempted to heat the buttermilk with the whole milk and cream; it will curdle) and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil.
- Set aside until the potatoes are done.
- As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander.
- Place a food mill fitted with a small disk or blade over a heat-proof bowl.
- Pass the potatoes through the food mill, turning the handle back and forth.
- As soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot-milk-and-butter mixture with a rubber spatula.
- Add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy.
- Add 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper, or more to taste, and serve hot.
- To keep the potatoes warm, place the bowl over a pan of simmering water for up to 30 minutes.
- You can add a little extra hot milk to keep them creamy.
- Enjoy!
- The Barefoot Contessa served this with roast capon, green beans with shalotts, orange-honey glazed carrots and pumpkin mousse parfait.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 62.5, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.3
Tips:
- Use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes: These potatoes have a high starch content, which makes them ideal for creamy mashed potatoes.
- Peel the potatoes before boiling: This will help the potatoes cook evenly.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water: The salt will help to flavor the potatoes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will prevent the potatoes from becoming watery.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato ricer or ricer-potato masher: This will give you the smoothest, creamiest mashed potatoes.
- Add the milk, butter, and seasonings gradually: This will help you to control the consistency of the mashed potatoes.
- Caramelize the shallots: This will add a sweet and savory flavor to the mashed potatoes.
- Garnish the mashed potatoes with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk mashed potatoes with caramelized shallots are a delicious and elegant side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy potatoes are perfectly complemented by the sweet and savory shallots, and the fresh herbs add a touch of brightness. These mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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