Chive & Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup snipped fresh chives
• Black or white pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Peel potatoes, if desired, and cut into 2-inch chunks.
2. Place the potatoes and salt in a large heavy saucepan.
3. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Drain well.
7. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
8. Mash with a potato masher, an electric hand-held mixer or by working through a ricer.
9. Stir buttermilk, chives, and pepper into the potatoes.