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Here's Why You Should Be Cooking Mashed Potatoes With Mayo
By Meaghan Cameron
When utilized effectively, mayonnaise can infuse your mashed potatoes with a smooth, elusive quality that will leave your guests wondering what sets them apart.
The end result won't taste like mayonnaise, and reheating will be a breeze, allowing you to prepare this favorite side dish in advance without anyone noticing any difference.
Justin Chapple, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, explains that when butter is incorporated into potatoes and chilled, the butter solidifies, making reheating difficult.
However, mayonnaise maintains a yielding consistency, creating a silky texture. This quality reduces the risk of drying the potatoes or developing a burnt layer at the bottom.
Reduce the butter to account for the addition of mayo to your mashed potatoes. Chapple's ratio is 4 pounds of potatoes to a full cup of mayonnaise and 1½ sticks of butter.
You should scale up or down depending on how many people you serve. Feel free to experiment with the amount of mayonnaise to find the perfect texture and flavor.