Ingredients

• 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Cover the cubed potatoes with cold salted water in a large saucepan and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
3. While potatoes are cooking, add the butter to a small saucepan and saute the shallot until translucent. Add the buttermilk and warm. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Once tender, drain potatoes, return to pot, and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Stir in the warmed buttermilk mixture, season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives.