How long to cook potatoes for perfect mashed potatoes and which variety is best: we share our tips
The simplest potato dish is delicious and tender mashed potatoes. Cooks advise adding milk, sour cream, and high-quality butter to mashed potatoes. For a more savory taste, you can add garlic, melted cheese, Parmesan, and green onions.
How not to spoil mashed potatoes
The FoodOboz editorial team shares useful tips from chefs on how long to cook potatoes for delicious lump-free mashed potatoes and which variety is ideal for this dish.
Delicious homemade mashed potatoes with butter
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Which potato variety to choose for mashed potatoes
Potatoes for mashed potatoes
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It is better to choose small potatoes for mashed potatoes, as they contain more starch. You can also make good mashed potatoes with rough or cracked skin. The best type of potato for mashed potatoes is the "blue-eyed" variety, which has the right structure after cooking and will make airy mashed potatoes.
How to make tender mashed potatoes without lumps
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How long to cook mashed potatoes
Cut the potatoes as small as possible, wash them well with cold water and cook for 20-25 minutes. If the potatoes are large, 30-35 minutes.
How long to cook potatoes for mashed potatoes
What to add to mashed potatoes to make them tender
The best ingredient for making tender mashed potatoes is high-quality butter.
Mashed potatoes with butter
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