When my grandmother saw me cooking potatoes in water to make mashed potatoes, she burst out laughing and said to me:
“In water? All the flavor goes away, my dear!”
That’s when she revealed the trick that’s been passed down through generations in our family. A simple yet transformative method that turns ordinary mashed potatoes into an irresistible treat.
The trick is in the cooking: boil the potatoes in milk
Yes, it’s that simple. Instead of using water, boil the potatoes directly in milk along with a couple of cloves of garlic and salt. The milk soaks into the potatoes from the inside, resulting in a much creamier texture and a rich flavor that needs almost no additions.
Grandma’s Mashed Potato Recipe
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 1/2 cups of whole milk
2 cloves of garlic
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons of butter
Black pepper and nutmeg to taste (optional)
Preparation:
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