There’s a Better Way to Make Mashed Potatoes, and This Is It

Cooking potatoes in milk makes them richer, with almost a caramelized element.

I like my mashed potatoes a little less creamy, so I’d cut a half cup of milk next time.Stocksolutions/Dreamstime/TNS

By Chris Hewitt The Minnesota Star Tribune

I was as surprised as anyone to find myself on a Saturday afternoon in October doing a mashed potato science experiment.