Description
Creamy Buttermilk Christmas Potatoes are the perfect side dish to elevate your holiday meal. Fluffy Yukon Gold potatoes are combined with rich buttermilk and butter, creating a velvety texture that will have your guests coming back for more. This delightful recipe not only brings a festive touch to your table but is also incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for both seasoned cooks and kitchen novices. Enjoy the aroma of these creamy potatoes as they transform your holiday gatherings into cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot over low heat for about 1 minute to evaporate excess moisture.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth, then gradually stir in the buttermilk and butter until creamy.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper according to taste; mix well.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chives or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg