Mashed potatoes are as American as apple pie and fried chicken. Like those other staples of home cooking, mashed potatoes can be tricky to master. You need to start with the right potatoes and do your best not to overcook them or over-mash them. The best potatoes for beginners to mash are “dry” potatoes usually used for baking, like Idaho potatoes.
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Chris’s Basic Mashed Potatoes
When senior contributor Chris Prosperi made these mashed potatoes we went crazy. They’re rich, creamy, and oh so perfect for turkey, or anything for that matter. Chris says it’s important to remember not to overcook the potatoes. Overheating causes the starch cells to burst and can make the potatoes gummy. For best results, Chris says, […]
