Chive-Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes
Chive-Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes are creamy with a gentle tang from buttermilk and a buttery finish. Fresh chives add a bright, oniony lift that balances the richness, making this a standout side for weeknights or holiday spreads alike. Serve with roast chicken, turkey, or grilled steaks when you want comfort with a fresh, herby note.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chive-Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain the pot and mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a potato ricer.
- 4
Warm the buttermilk and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir the buttermilk mixture and the chives into the potatoes until smooth, then season with salt.
- Calories 145.62 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.93 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 27.67 g 10%
- Total Fat 2.89 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.78 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.27 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 28.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 650.27 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 19.9 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 30.68 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chive Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Buttermilk, Fresh Chives, and Red Potato. Each serving provides about 145.62 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chive-Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Buttermilk, Fresh Chives, Red Potato, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chive-Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 145.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chive-Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chive-Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes healthy?
- Chive-Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 145.62 calories and 3.93 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.78 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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