Mashed potatoes may be a humble side dish, but that doesn't mean you can't take them to superstar status. Try these chef-approved tips for a memorable mash.

To set up a bain-marie, fill a large pot with a small amount of water and bring it to a simmer. Place your pot of mashed potatoes inside the larger pot and cover. The indirect heat will keep your prized potatoes warm and creamy for hours.

The Biggest Mashed Potato Mistakes Choosing the wrong kind of potatoes. Steer clear of lower-starch varieties like red potatoes, fingerlings and new potatoes that tend to hold the

Before you have a potato emergency, read up on how to thicken mashed potatoes. You can turn a watery mash into fluffy perfection with these easy methods.

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Smear some leftover mashed potatoes on the sandwich bread to add a velvety texture, then pile on more fillings like turkey, stuffing, and gravy. Before you groan at the thought of more pie, remember that not all pies are sweet.

Make your mashed potatoes sing with these best-practice tips from Kevin Humphreys, the executive chef at Tributary in Driggs, Idaho. The post Want perfect mashed potatoes? Don’t make this common mistake appeared first on Golf.

Not all leftovers are great, but leftover mashed potatoes sure are. The smooth spuds make a great side with pretty much any protein. Top them with butter, drown them in gravy or even bread them in a little flour and panko breadcrumbs and pan-fry them for a fun alternative to hashbrowns.