Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Holidays Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Sides Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes 5.0 (1) 1 Review Garlic cloves, cooked along with the potatoes, give this puree extra body and lots of flavor. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD See More As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (about 6 medium potatoes), peeled and cut into chunks 6 cloves garlic, peeled Salt, to taste 2 teaspoons butter 1 cup buttermilk Freshly ground white or black pepper, to taste Directions Place potatoes and garlic in a large heavy saucepan. Add water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until potatoes are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and cook, swirling, until it turns a nutty brown, about 1 minute. Stir in buttermilk and heat until just warm. (Do not overheat or it will curdle.) When potatoes are done, drain in a colander and return to the pan. Place pan over low heat and shake for about 1 minute to dry potatoes. Mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher, an electric hand-held mixer or by working through a ricer. Add enough of the buttermilk mixture to make a smooth puree. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Tips Though the exact health benefits of garlic are controversial, there's no doubt that it contains potent disease-fighting phytochemicals. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Holiday Issue 1996 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 145 Calories 2g Fat 30g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 145 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 3g Protein 5g 9% Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Vitamin A 59IU 1% Vitamin C 29mg 32% Folate 2mcg 1% Sodium 127mg 6% Calcium 74mg 6% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 5mg 1% Potassium 708mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.