Mashed potatoes are a great addition to any meal, and they’re an ideal accompaniment to meat dishes, vegetables, and many others. For these reasons, knowing how to make deluxe mashed potatoes is a useful skill to have. Here’s how to make delicious mashed potatoes every time.
Leave On the Skins
It has become fashionable to leave the skins on the potatoes when you boil and mash them. But this is more than a trendy fad. The skins can actually add extra flavor and nutrition.
Use Whole Milk
The best mashed potatoes will be thick and creamy. To do this, add whole milk to the potatoes as you mash them. Experiment with how much milk you want, and add the milk bit by bit until you achieve your preferred consistency.
Add Rosemary and Chives
Rosemary and chives are the best additions to mashed potatoes. They make it a tasty meal to eat in and of itself. Add the herbs and mix them in thoroughly. Don’t forget to season generously with salt and pepper.
Mash Thoroughly
And lastly, make sure you mash thoroughly. There doesn’t have to be anything wrong with lumpy mash. Sometimes it can actually improve the dish. But if you’re going for super deluxe mash, make it as smooth as possible.
