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[–] kartonrealista 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Mashed patatoes made purely out of squashed potatoes are not something you would enjoy.

Plenty of people eat them like that all around the world. Never heard of anyone adding milk to potatoes.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Judging by a short internet search and the majority of comments in this thread, yours seems to be a somewhat exotic experience.

Just give mashed potatoes with some additional seasoning and moisture source a try someday. Might be worth it!

[–] kartonrealista 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I am talking about my personal life. Most people I know just boil potatoes in salted water, and maybe mash them afterwards.

[–] SoPunny 2 points 1 year ago

If you want to try something different get a mixer add some butter milk, maybe lil paprika on top. But if you enjoy it your way, you do you.

[–] Someology 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have never seen a single recipe for mashed potatoes that did not call for milk, cream, or broth of some sort (not even Vegan recipes). Ever. Never seen a single cook from any country (in person or on TV/YouTube) make them without adding something like this. Along with seasoning of some sort. Bare minimum.