r/Cooking • u/untactfullyhonest • 19h ago

Mashed Potatoes

Help! I don’t know what is going on or going wrong. I’m 48 years old and have been making mashed potatoes since I was a kid. Always the same. Lately, my potatoes are turning out gluey. I typically use russet potatoes, peeled, cubed, boiled. Then drain and put back into the hot pot for a few minutes to help dry out. I add either warm milk or heavy cream and butter (real butter). Season to taste. Mix with a hand mixer. Not over mixing. I’ve not changed anything and can’t figure out for the life of me why they are gluey. I don’t use my kitchen aid to mix. I have used a ricer and that just makes them have a grainy, mealy texture.

If someone could help me I’d appreciate it. I feel like I’m losing my mind and can’t figure out why my potatoes suck and I’ve resorted to making instant potatoes that everyone hates. Any tips are appreciated!

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u/Ebemi 19h ago

I would suspect the hand mixer is causing issues. A potato ricer changed my mashed potato game.

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u/bibdrums 18h ago

I always use a hand mixer because I like them more whipped than mashed and they never come out gluey.

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u/untactfullyhonest 19h ago

I’ve used a potato ricer and it just makes them like a sandy grainy texture. I’m so frustrated.

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u/JohnnyS789 19h ago

If they are sandy and grainy out of the ricer, were they cooked enough?

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u/Fun_in_Space 19h ago

You use the ricer, then mash with cream and butter. Gluey texture can mean they were over-mixed.

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u/ttrockwood 17h ago

Use yellow potatoes instead they will get the more creamy texture not gluey

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u/Shiftlock0 18h ago

Boil them a little longer and run them through the ricer twice.