Everybody seems to have their favorite way of making mashed potatoes. Some cook them with the peel on, some without. Some add a little of the cooking water to the mashed potatoes for extra starch. I have found that the single thing that makes the biggest difference for making perfect creamy, heavenly potatoes is the type of potatoes you use. How to Make Mashed PotatoesYukon Golds Make the Best Mashed PotatoesMost people use starchy Russets for mashed potatoes. With their high starch and low water content, they're good for baking, for making French fries, and for mashing. Here's my secret though—even better than Russets for mashing are Yukon Golds. They're a little more expensive than Russets, but worth it! They're naturally creamy when mashed, never mealy, and have a slightly buttery flavor all on their own. Yukon golds make the most perfectly creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. Tips for the Best Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes are essentially an easy dish, but we've found a few tips and tricks that ensure the best potatoes ever:
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Can You Reheat Mashed Potatoes?Yes! You can even make ahead and freeze mashed potatoes. Just make sure that you don't skimp on the butter or cream. It's the fat that helps the potatoes reheat well. Our favorite way to reheat mashed potatoes is to just put them in the microwave (covered) for a couple minutes, and then give them a good stir before serving. You can also put them in a slow cooker (a couple hours on low), or reheat in the oven or on the stovetop. Just stir occasionally, and add more butter and seasoning if needed to serve. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker More Mashed Potato Recipes
Always put potatoes in cold water to start, then bring to a boil. That way the potatoes cook more evenly. This recipe is easily doubled.
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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included. How do you tell if mashed potatoes are undercooked?2. My potatoes are lumpy. Lumpy mashed potatoes generally mean undercooked potatoes. If you get to this point and you realize you've undercooked your potatoes, just add a little bit of milk or cream and cook the potatoes over a low heat until the lumps begin to soften.
Can you overcook mashed potatoes?If you find your mashed potatoes are soupier than normal, it's likely because you overcooked them, Buzzfeed says. Overcooked potatoes aren't always dry and hard, as it's possible to overboil a potato too.
How Do You Know When potatoes are done cooking?You will know when the potato is done when you can pierce it with a fork, and it'll easily go through and slide off the fork. This is a great technique for mashed potatoes, or for cooking potatoes ahead of time for dinner or a potato salad, he says.
Why are my mashed potatoes chewy?When too much starch gets released, the potatoes become gummy, gluey, and unappetizing. Overworking the potatoes can happen in a couple ways: either by simply handling them too much, or by using a food processor, blender, or similar tool, which mixes the potatoes too aggressively.
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