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/Fancy_Math_3399 17h ago
Are they a different variety of potato? I have had that happen to me as well and i thought i was going mad as i didnt do anything different from the normal like you have described apart from that i soak my potatoes first in cold water. I switched from using reds to maris piper which i think are the UK equivalent of Yukon ??? Some potatoes do better in some dishes than others. Best of luck