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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch in a saucepan and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    While potatoes are simmering, cook shallots in butter in a small nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until softened and deep golden, about 8 minutes.

    Step 3

    Drain potatoes, return to pot, and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Stir shallots into potatoes with buttermilk and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving about 193 calories and 2 grams fat
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet
TagsButtermilkDairyYukon Gold PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableShallotSideDinnerVegetarianGluten FreeNut FreeEasy5 Ingredients or FewerGourmet
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