Buttermilk & mashed potatoes

[klmno]

If I use buttermilk in mashed potatoes instead of regular milk and butter, will they taste the same?

 

[everywoman]

I often substitute sourcream and water in mine. I love them that way. I've never tried buttermilk.

 

[donna723]

I've never used buttermilk either but I've stirred a big spoonful of sour cream into them when they're done and they're delicious! Next time I do that, I may put in some crumbled bacon too! Making myself hungry now!

 

[graceupongrace]

I'm not sure, as buttermilk has kind of a sour taste on its own.

Sour cream is good; so is chicken broth if you want the potatoes to be lower in calories but still flavorful. I've also used a dollop of plain nonfat yogurt.

 

[klmno]

Well, I could use low-fat but my reason for asking is that I forgot to get milk at the store. I bought buttermilk to make some cornbread tomorrow. Then after I got home, I realized that mashed pot. would be good with tomorrow's dinner, too. I'll pick some up tomorrrow.

As far as mixing stuff in- I normally put a few dashes of garlic powder and grated cheddar cheese. Bacon bits and chives or chopped green onion are good in there, too!

 

[muttmeister]

I've used buttermilk. I"ve also used yogurt and I've used sour cream. They won't taste exactly the same but they will be good. The buttermilk, yogurt, and sour cream are all a little tangier than regular milk and it does come through in the potatoes but it is not a bad taste; in fact, not being a great fan of regular mashed potatoes, I think I like them better.