Please, STOP boiling potatoes in water! When my grandma heard that I boil potatoes in water to make mashed potatoes, she literally laughed at me 🤣 She shared the secret ingredient to make the best mashed potatoes ever. Use this ingredient instead—I’ll put the recipe down below.
1. Loss of Flavor 🌱❌
When you boil potatoes, their natural starchy nature means they absorb water and lose much of their inherent flavor. This results in bland potatoes that need extra seasoning or butter.
Better Alternative: Try steaming or baking your potatoes to maintain their natural flavor while still getting them soft enough to mash.
2. Excess Moisture = Watery Mashed Potatoes 💧❌
