Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes 3.3 (249) Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 This creamy dish gets tangy flavor from the buttermilk. Directions 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 1/4 cup buttermilk and butter. Add remaining buttermilk if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and combined. If desired, garnish with snipped chives. Cook's Notes You can easily double this recipe if you're feeding a crowd.