Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds (4 medium) new potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1/4 to ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. 1
   Served with slaw or potato salad, this chicken dinner will feel like an indoor picnic. Any leftover chicken will make a great school lunch.
2. 2
   Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until potatoes are very tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain; place in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher, then add buttermilk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and combined.