Stop Boiling Mashed Potatoes in Water — Try This Instead

For extra creamy mashed potatoes, mix in sour cream or a little cream cheese.

You can also add roasted garlic, Parmesan, fresh herbs, or chopped chives for an easy flavor upgrade.

Final Tip

Next time you make mashed potatoes, don’t automatically reach for plain water. Cooking them in broth is a small change that can give this classic side dish a much deeper and more satisfying flavor.

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