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Super Easy Homestyle Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

If you want fresh and fluffy homemade mashed potatoes in less than 10 minutes, then this recipe is for you!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 243 kcal
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium sized red potatoes
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
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Instructions

  • Scrub potatoes under running water and place in a single layer in a microwave safe dish.
  • DO NOT PIERCE POTATOES (in the nicest voice possible)
  • Cover dish with plastic wrap making sure to not let it touch potatoes and vent the top slightly to allow steam to escape.
  • Microwave on high for 8 minutes or until potatoes are soft and tender.
  • Carefully remove from microwave and add buttermilk and remaining ingredients.
  • Mash with potato masher until you have reached desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords: Butter, buttermilk, mashed, Potatoes
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