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Mashed Potatoes with Lemon and Chives

4.3

(12)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup buttermilk

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Mix in lemon peel, then chives. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash. Add chive mixture, buttermilk and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and mash together. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableLemonCitrusFruitChiveHerbs & SpicesRusset PotatoPotatoSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit
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