CREAMY CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

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Buttermilk and cream cheese lend rich flavor-rather like sour cream-to these wonderful whipped potatoes. -Bonnie Thompson, Rathdrum, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium potatoes, peeled
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain, In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with the cream cheese, butter, chives, pepper and remaining salt; gradually beat in enough buttermilk to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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