Mashed Potatoes with Lemon, Garlic and Scallions

A most unique flavor with lemon in the mix...and my favorite mashed potatoes!

Course Pasta, Potatoes, Rice & Grains

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings -6 Servings

Calories 247kcal

Author Barb

Ingredients

¼ cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
½ cup chopped chives or scallions green onion
2 pounds red potatoes cut in half (do not peel)
Chopped green onion and lemon zest for garnish.

Instructions

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes; do not brown. Take off heat and mix in lemon peel, then green onion. Set aside.
Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash roughly; these are not meant to be the consistency of regular mashed potatoes. I actually use a metal mallet meant for tenderizing meat to literally smash them.
Add onion mixture, buttermilk and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and mash together. Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with freshly grated lemon and green onion.

Notes

While we love these potatoes with a meal; I think I almost love them even more the next day if we have leftovers.

Mix with an egg, pat potatoes into a patty shape, dip into egg wash and then panko crumbs and fry them in a combination of butter and olive oil until browned for a great addition to your breakfast the following day!

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