A potato masher is better for fluffing potatoes than a blender or mixer.
Mashed potatoes look simple to make, but getting perfect mashed potatoes every time can be challenging. Potatoes are not consistent in size and texture, so the ingredients must be adjusted for flavor and texture every time you make them. The main cause of runny mashed potatoes is over-boiling or excess moisture after cooking. Luckily, you can use a few easy fixes to thicken runny mashed potatoes.
Instructions
1. Place the runny mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl, but do not cover them. Microwave on high for a few minutes, then remove the bowl and stir the potatoes. If the potatoes are still runny, go to Step 2.
2. Boil two or three more potatoes. Test them with a fork for doneness. Drain the potatoes, place them back in the pan and do not cover. Place a dry kitchen towel over the cooked potatoes for five minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and use a potato ricer and a potato masher to mash them. Do not add butter or milk. Mix the dry mashed potatoes into the runny potatoes until thickened.
3. Add instant potato flakes to the runny potatoes 1 tbsp. at a time, as an alternative to cooking more potatoes. Stir in the flakes until the mashed potatoes thicken.
4. As a last resort, you can add 1 tbsp. of flour to the runny mashed potatoes and mix in to thicken.
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