How to Make It
Place potatoes in a large Dutch oven with cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Boil until tender, 25 minutes. Drain; return potatoes to Dutch oven over medium. Cook, stirring once, until potatoes dry out slightly, 50 seconds.
Place buttermilk and softened butter in a microwavable glass bowl; microwave on HIGH until warm, 30 to 60 seconds. Add warm buttermilk mixture, crème fraîche, salt, and white pepper to potatoes; mash with a potato masher. Keep potatoes warm.
Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon. Cook scallions in hot drippings until lightly browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Top warm potatoes with scallions and bacon.
Make it ahead: Prepare 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Reheat before serving.