This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Old-Fashioned Pancakes See how to make classic diner-style pancakes. »
- - Top Grilling Recipes The best of burgers, chicken, and grilled sides. »
- - Grilling for Grads Easy recipes for graduation party success. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

1 of

ADVERTISE WITH US

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

Mashed Potatoes and Buttermilk

By: TBMAIL

"A creamy bacon and onion mashed potato dish which is dipped into a bowl of buttermilk then eaten with a spoon."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 large onions, chopped
1 pound sliced bacon
2 quarts buttermilk

Directions

Place potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned and crisp. Remove bacon from the skillet to drain on paper towels. Add the onions to the bacon grease in the skillet, and fry until tender, stirring constantly. Drain excess grease.
When the potatoes are done, drain the water and mash. Mix in buttermilk to get your desired creamy consistency. Crumble in the bacon, and stir in the onions. Those who are not worried about fat can also stir in about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
Serve potatoes on small plates with a bowl of buttermilk on the side of each one. Dip spoonfuls of mashed potatoes into buttermilk before eating.