When my grandmother saw me boiling potatoes in water to make mashed potatoes, she burst out laughing and said,
“In water? All the flavor disappears, darling!”
That’s when she revealed the secret passed down through generations in our family. A simple yet revolutionary method that transforms plain mashed potatoes into an irresistible delight.
The secret lies in the cooking: boiling the potatoes in milk.
Yes, it’s that simple. Instead of using water, boil the potatoes directly in milk with a few cloves of garlic and some salt. The milk permeates the potatoes from the inside out, giving them a much creamier texture and a rich flavor that requires almost no additional ingredients.
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cloves garlic
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter
Black pepper and nutmeg to taste (optional)
