Mashed Potatoes with Lemon and Chives

Posted by artsycook at recipegoldmine.com April 26, 2001

6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup buttermilk

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Mix in lemon peel and then chives and set aside.

Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash, add chive mixture, buttermilk and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and mash together. Season and serve.