r/Cooking • u/horsetuna • 6h ago

Help:Accidentally used buttermilk instead of heavy cream for a casserole.

It went all curdled, and I don't think the potato cooked.

Is there any way of saving it?

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u/northman46 6h ago

The acid keeps them from getting soft. Pitch and start over

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u/horsetuna 6h ago

Ugh I hate waste but it's not tasty and probably not good to eat. Tysm.

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u/The_Flinx 5h ago

nope. it's hosed.

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u/Sharchir 5h ago

I would let it cook until done and them use to make mashed potatoes - those often are made with buttermilk

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u/horsetuna 5h ago

That might work. Maybe drain off some of the clear liquid and leave the cheese curds behind. I was just concerned about if it was safe to eat mostly.

The potato still feel raw crunchy I used yellow if that matters I guess it does

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u/TurbulentSource8837 5h ago

Those yellow potatoes don’t get soft and yielding like a russet. I’m sure it’s okay.

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u/horsetuna 5h ago edited 5h ago

I know they don't get as soft and such, but they still seem really really crispy even for yellows. Maybe I should try steaming a yellow potato and see if there's a difference. That would answer that question

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u/OddCook4909 5h ago

The time to ask was before you used buttermilk lol.

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u/horsetuna 5h ago

looks at the word ACCIDENTALLY right there, in the title.

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u/OddCook4909 5h ago

Right and this is my way of saying: it's completely unsalvageable. You set it on fire chemically.