Grandma's Country Mashed Potatoes

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 30 Min

If you like the classic, creamy taste of a simple, made-from-scratch mashed potatoes recipe, then you're going to love Grandma's Country Mashed Potatoes. This amazing side dish is a great example of why we love it when Grandma's in the kitchen!

What You'll Need

4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

Place potatoes in a soup pot with just enough water to cover. Place lid loosely on pot, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until fork-tender. Using the lid, drain potatoes and place pot back on heat 1 minute to make sure all water is gone.
Add remaining ingredients; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

Notes

Most of us think mashed potatoes are a "must" on all Thanksgiving tables, but some of us like other potato choices! If you'd like another option, try our French Roasted Potatoes -- they're delicious!
Looking for more recipes with buttermilk? Our Best Buttermilk Recipes: 12 Recipes with Buttermilk can help you!
Plus, don't forget to top this off with our Back-to-Basics Brown Gravy!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 275
Calories from Fat 88
Total Fat 9.8g 15 %
Saturated Fat 6.2g 31 %
Trans Fat 0.4g 0 %
Protein 5.7g 11 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 414mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 43g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 12 %
Sugars 2.9g 0 %

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wanlws96 0771590

Dec 08, 2015

This is the only way I have ever made my mashed potatoes. The only difference is I mash my potatoes first with lots of butter. Butter will melt on its own when you put it in your hot potatoes. After mashing then you use the mixer to cream potatoes. Don't need buttermilk if you use enough butter.