Mashed Potatoes: Easy Does It

Everyone loves mashed potatoes, right? But how many of us love our own mashed potatoes? Whether they’re too lumpy or too soggy, or we like the taste but they’re laden with butter, sour cream, and milk, there’s always room for improvement.

Potatoes are greedy little things, and they’ll take as many rich additives as you offer them, but here’s a recipe that’ll keep things simple and balanced. One key to light and fluffy potatoes is to get rid of the excess moisture — so read the recipe steps carefully and you’ll breathe new life into an old favorite.