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The Ingredient Hack For Thicker Mashed Potatoes
By Riya Anne Polcastro
When it comes to making mashed potatoes, overboiling the spuds or adding too much liquid can result in a runny texture. Luckily, instant potato flakes can help thicken them.
Add one spoonful of the flakes to the mashed potatoes at a time, mixing them gradually to get the right texture without going overboard and making them as thick as wet cement.
The trick works because the potato flakes absorb and displace the excess liquid that makes your potatoes thin and soupy. The flakes also help make the final product fluffy.
While other thickeners, like powdered milk and cornstarch, will somewhat change the flavor, the instant flakes will enhance your mashed potatoes' overall taste and flavor.