buttermilk chive mashed potatoes with peas

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

These potatoes are so good with the caramelized onions and peas. I use russets, but you can use gold fleshed potatoes if you like.

yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For buttermilk chive mashed potatoes with peas

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 lb
    potatoes
  • 1 c
    low-fat buttermilk
  • 3/4 c
    peas
  • 1/4 c
    chives, chopped, divided
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make buttermilk chive mashed potatoes with peas

  • 1
    In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
  • 2
    Peel the potatoes and cut into large, even pieces. In a large pot, cover the potatoes with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until soft when tested with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • 3
    Force the potatoes through a ricer if you have one. If not, use a mixer or hand masher to mash the potatoes. Add the caramelized onions and buttermilk and beat until light and fluffy, (You can use a little more buttermilk if necessary to bring about the desired consistency.) Stir in the peas and half the chives. 4. 4. Serve in a large bowl sprinkled with the remaining chives.
  • 4
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Serve in a large bowl sprinkled with the remaining chives.

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