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The Secret Ingredient For The Most Delicious Mashed Potatoes Ever
By Laura Zbinden
If you are hosting an upcoming gathering and want to blow your relatives and friends away with your creamy and flavorful mashed potatoes, chicken stock is the ingredient you need.
Boil your potatoes in a mixture of chicken stock and water to infuse them with flavor that is not too overwhelming but just enough to add an extra oomph.
The light undertone of chickeny deliciousness will impress your guests while also keeping them guessing about what your secret ingredient is.
Some recipes recommend using only chicken stock and no water, while others recommend using a mix of both. Figuring out the perfect ratio will require some experimentation.
The good news is that if your potatoes end up too chickeny, you can always add more cream while mashing. If they end up not flavorful enough, you can always add more stock.
Take it a step further by adding spices to the broth — garlic cloves and bay leaves are a great addition to the boiling broth and add another layer of subtle flavor.
You can use beef or chicken stock depending on what type of meat you are planning to make for the main dish, or try using vegetable stock for meatless diets.