The Secret Revealed: Why Boiling Potatoes Ruins Mashed Potatoes

🥔 The Secret to Perfect Mashed Potatoes (Hint: Stop Boiling Them)

Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food—creamy, buttery, and downright soul-soothing. But getting that perfect texture? Not always easy. One of the biggest mistakes? Boiling your potatoes. It seems simple, but boiling can actually ruin your mash, leaving it watery, gluey, and bland.

Let’s dive into why boiling falls short—and how to make mashed potatoes that are consistently flawless.


🚫 Why Boiling Doesn’t Work

1. Waterlogged Texture

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