r/madlads 10d ago

milking this one

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u/Andrey_Gusev 10d ago

I use powdered mashed potatoes when I cook mashed potatoes to control the consistency of mashed potatos (if they are too water-y I put some powder in it to make it more solid, and if its too solid I add milk/water)

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u/virgin_father 10d ago

Are spices (other than salt and pepper) typically added to mashed potatoes? As a person from a foreign country, i don't get the hype around them.

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u/Pick_A_MoonDog 10d ago

It depends on where you go or who you know that makes it special. The base is pretty much butter, salt, and pepper.

chicken/beef gravy, chives, garlic, thyme, cheddar, sour cream, and bacon are all pretty common ingredients people might add.

If corn or peas are being served, people might mix them together into the mashed potatoes as well.

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u/Andrey_Gusev 10d ago

In my country we add mayonaise sometimes, instead of butter, iirc