Upgrade this crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side from good to great.
Before you know it, guests will be asking foryourmashed potato secrets.
Use Gold Potatoes
Not all potatoes are created equal.
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Our go-to for mash is the Yukon Gold, which shines in thisCreamy One-Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe.
To Peel or Not to Peel
Peeling potatoesis a time-consuming step in the mashed potato process.
If you’re peeling-averse, you’re in good company.
Peeling is overrated, declared cookbook authorJulia Turshen, and we agree!
Theyre affordable and make mashing potatoes a breeze.
That gentleness results in fluffier potatoes because you’re not releasing as much starch.
Starchy mash equals gluey mash!
you might even use blue cheese to add unexpected funkiness.
She says it adds a nice, rich flavor as well as a little sweetness to spuds.
Wrapped in foil and roasted in olive oil, garlic turns soft and goes from spicy to sweet.
Either way, you get the same rich, sweet, garlicky result.
When you think theres enough butter, add more, Turshen urges.
We consider those words to live by, especially when whipping up a bowl of decadent mashed potatoes.
Finish with Fresh Herbs
As a final flourish, sprinkle mashed potatoes with finely chopped fresh herbs.
They liven things up and look beautiful against a creamy white background.
Mix and match foryourideal herby mashed potatoes.
