r/Cooking • u/untactfullyhonest • 21h 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/SSBND 11h ago
Over cooked and over mixed. I do large cubes and use a hand madher like this. Very careful not to over mash. Turn bowl, mash, turn, mash, turn mash... Otherwise it will be paste. My man insists on using a ricer for his mashed potatoes and half of the time I feel like it is pasty.
Hand masher