The Secret to Perfect Mashed Potatoes (Hint: Stop Boiling Them)
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food—creamy, buttery, and soul-soothing. But getting that perfect texture isn’t always easy. One of the most common missteps? Boiling the potatoes. While it might seem like the go-to method, boiling can actually sabotage your mash, leaving it watery, gluey, and bland.
Let’s break down why boiling isn’t ideal—and explore a better way to get flawless mashed potatoes every time.
Boiled potatoes absorb excess water, which dilutes their natural starches. This leads to a thin, soggy mash and increases the risk of overmixing—hello, gluey potatoes.