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Not all mashed potatoes are created equally, because not all potatoes are made equally. Certain potatoes can be more floury, while others are waxier. The former will make a fluffier mash, so if that’s your jam, choose russet or Idaho potatoes. For creamier mashed potatoes, stick to waxy spuds like Yukon gold.
Fat Chance
In order to achieve the ultimate texture, it’s a good idea to add some milk, cream, or butter. If you want to be really indulgent, you can add a bit of all three! Ensure that the temperature of the fat-based ingredients are not cooler than the potatoes.
Absolute Aromatics
Potatoes can be a rather bland food on their own, so add some flavor to zhuzh up your mash. Garlic, herbs, spices, chili, spring onion, and mustard are all good places to start. Go according to your taste and don’t be afraid to experiment.
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Not all potatoes are created equal, especially when it comes to making mashed potatoes. If you want your dish to be perfectly fluffy, always go with starchy types of potatoes.
Hot Water
Many people try to rush the cooking process by adding their potatoes to boiling water, but this shortcut won’t do you any good. The insides of your potatoes may end up undercooked if you’re using hot water.
No Salt
If you don’t have a habit of salting your potatoes because you can just do it later, it’s time to start. Your mashed potatoes will taste much better because they’ll absorb the water that they’re cooked in.
Too Cold
If you’re adding butter, cream, or milk to your mashed potatoes, give them some time to warm up after getting them out of the fridge. Using them cold won’t do you any favors because you’ll have trouble mixing them up.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 large or 2 medium potatoes (or as many as you’d like to make)
- Garlic to taste
- Butter to taste
- Milk to taste
- Salt to taste
- Optional toppings: pepper, cheese, sour cream, green onions
(@flitlike)Instructions:
- Start by washing your potatoes thoroughly. It’s up to you if you’d like to peel them or not. Leaving the skin will give you some pockets of extra-chewy potato, and the skin has a lot of nutrients. But, this is up to personal preference. Either way, be sure to use a fork to poke lots of holes all over the potato.
- Put the potato in the microwave on high for around 3 minutes, then turn it over and cook for another 3.
- Use the fork to check how cooked the potato is, and continue microwaving until soft.
- Take out the potato and mash it up. Mash in as much butter and garlic as you’d like as well.
- Finish by adding a splash of milk or cream, salt, and any other mix-ins.
- Mix until just combined, keeping in mind that as you mix the mash will become more elastic. So, for creamier potatoes, don’t overmix. If you do accidentally, simply add more milk and salt and mix until you have the right consistency.
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Try these Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes. They’re not quite so heavy, which also makes them great for pairing with heavier or richer sauces. The recipe is new on the blog today, so tap the link in my profile to go check it out 
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Click play below to learn about the earliest mash potato recipes and about all the science that was required to make instant mashed potatoes a possibility.
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]]>No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a bowl of mashed potatoes. However, you’re probably used to making them last minute, because you want them to stay warm and fluffy for dinner time. That’s probably the only problem we have with them — that we’re not able to make them upfront.
This year, we learned a trick from Justin Chapple who adds just a bit of mayo to mashed potatoes.
The secret behind this tip is that mayo won’t harden once you leave the mashed potatoes in the fridge. You still need butter, but you will replace a part of it with mayonnaise you probably have in the fridge anyway. We have a feeling this is going to be the most delicious Thanksgiving ever!
If you’re curious about this recipe, you can watch Chapple preparing it in the video below.
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]]>Turkey is a well-known part of this special dinner, but are you familiar with the essential side dishes of a great Thanksgiving? Get to know some of the most essential ones here!
Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a big bowl of mashed potatoes full of butter, milk, and cream in the center of the table. This fall favorite is the perfect starchy side dish on Thanksgiving.
But mashed potatoes aren’t just a side dish, they make a great base for bowl meals, too! Add some meat, cheese, maybe some broccoli or corn, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, or even ranch, and you’ve got a super delish meal. Tap the link in my bio to go grab the recipe for these fluffy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Stuffing
Turkey is delicious by itself, but it’s even more delicious with a hearty serving of stuffing. This bread-based side can either be baked inside of the turkey or served apart from the bird. Either way, it’s rich and tasty.
Cranberry Sauce
Sweet Potato Casserole
This dish might look strange, but trust us, it’s delicious. Covered in marshmallows and rich with butter and brown sugar, sweet potato casserole is a favorite, especially in the South of the United States.
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]]>Types of Potatoes
There’s a whole range of potato types, from starchy to waxy, and they provide different results after cooking. Your best bet is somewhere in the middle, for example, Yukon Gold potatoes.
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No potato dish can be good without a fair amount of salt. Always boil your potatoes in generously salted water so they will require less seasoning before serving.
Don’t Skimp on Butter
A stick of butter per pound of potatoes is usually a good call. Of course, if you don’t have any, you can still make mashed potatoes, but they taste so much better with plenty of butter.
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Added Dairy
Butter alone won’t give you perfect mashed potatoes. Add some milk or half-and-half for the irresistible texture.
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]]>However, getting them right can be a bit tricky, and you can really go crazy trying to make them as flavorful as possible. Luckily, this trick will let you make the best tasting mashed potatoes of your life with one easy swap.
Next time you make mashed potatoes, skip boiling the potatoes in water, go ahead and use milk!
Although it sounds strange, potatoes absorb things like a sponge, so when you put them into the water, they take on a lot of water that provides no flavor. While if you cook them in milk, they’ll absorb all the flavors of the milk and get super creamy and luscious.
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Then, instead of pouring the milk down the drain, save the liquid in case you need some to thin out the mash! This way you get all the nice starches from the milk, and it’s already hot, which is vital in making creamy mashed potatoes.
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]]>However, they are great when you use them in other applications, because they take so little time to prepare. So keep making regular mashed potatoes for your dinners and make the instant type for these recipes.
Potato Pancakes
A potato pancake is the perfect accompaniment to really any protein. For these pancakes, all you have to do is combine the instant potatoes with flour, eggs, salt, whatever spices you like, and any add-ins like scallions or grated cheese. Form them into patties, fry on both sides until golden, and you’re set!
Gnocchi
Gnocchi are delicious little potato dumplings that make any meal so satisfying. When making them from scratch, a good trick to know is to use instant mashed potatoes instead of fresh ones! Just make 2 cups of potatoes, add in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix together. Then, add in 2 cups of flour, and knead for a few minutes until it’s soft. Divide the dough, roll each section into a rope, cut into even pieces, and boil! Add them to your favorite sauce and dinner is served.
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]]>Gravy
Making vegan gravy is so delicious and is actually really easy to do if you have almond milk on hand! All you need is to saute diced onions, mushrooms, and garlic with dried sage and salt. Then, whisk in flour and let the flavor cookout. Add in almond milk and vegetable stock and whisk until smooth. Let it cook for another few minutes and you’re all set!
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Mashed Potatoes
Vegan mashed potatoes are just the thing you want when you need something light and fluffy but also homey and filling. Start off by peeling and boiling potatoes in water until they’re soft. Drain them and put them back into the pot. Add in softened chopped garlic, vegan butter, and almond milk a little bit at a time and mash until it’s the consistency you want. Finish with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
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