Please stop boiling potatoes in water! When my grandmother found out I was boiling them in water to make mashed potatoes, she laughed at me 🤣 She revealed the secret ingredient to making the best mashed potatoes in the world. Use this ingredient instead: I’ll leave you the recipe below.

Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan, ideal for gentle, even cooking. Pour in the potatoes and cover them almost completely with  milk: the liquid should touch the potatoes without completely submerging them. Add a pinch of salt.

3️⃣ Cook on low heat

Turn the heat to low and slowly bring the milk to a boil. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring gently occasionally to prevent the milk from sticking or burning to the bottom.

As they cook, the potatoes will absorb the milk, making them fragrant and creamy, and some of the milk will be left over, forming a velvety base that will enhance the mash.

4️⃣ Add the butter and the flavorings

4️⃣ Add the butter and the flavorings

When the potatoes are tender (test with a fork), turn off the heat and stir in the butter. If desired, add a generous grating of nutmeg and parmesan cheese to taste for an aromatic and flavorful touch.

5️⃣ Mash and mix

Mash everything with a potato masher until smooth and lump-free. If you prefer an even smoother puree, you can use an immersion blender, but be careful not to overmix or it will become sticky.

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