Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

This Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes recipe is a quick and easy Thanksgiving side dish.

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It costs about $5.15 to make this recipe. However, the recipe makes eight servings for only $0.64 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Yukon Gold potatoes – $2.78 – Unsalted butter – $1.20 – Buttermilk – $1.16 PER SERVING COST: $0.64 PER SERVING COST: $0.64 RECIPE COST: $5.15 RECIPE COST: $5.15 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Add potatoes, butter, buttermilk, water, baking soda, and salt to a heavy-bottom pot and stir to combine. Bring to boil.

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Then turn off the heat, add remaining butter to the pot and mash with a potato masher until smooth.

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Next, using a rubber spatula, fold in remaining buttermilk until absorbed and potatoes are creamy.

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Finally, season with salt and pepper and serve.

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You can make this complete recipe ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator up to 3 days in advance.

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