Mashed potatoes is made tastier and ‘correctly’ if 1 ingredient Mary Berry loves is added (Image: Getty)
has shared her secret twist to creating the perfect mashed potatoes, a dish that holds a special place in the hearts of Brits.
Mashed potatoes are a quintessential comfort food loved for its versatility. Whether you love it smooth and creamy, rustic with chunks, or oozing with melted cheese it’s sure to appeal to many.
The classic mash is beautifully simple, calling for just spuds, a splash of milk or cream, some butter, and a seasoning of salt and pepper.
Yet, introduces an unexpected ingredient to elevate her mash, likely sitting right there in your pantry.
She insisted that a properly executed mash is “wonderful if made correctly” and recommends using floury varieties of potatoes, cautioning never to skimp on the time.
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Mary stirs wholegrain mustard into her mash (Image: Getty)
For a zesty and comforting twist, Mary stirs wholegrain mustard into her mash, a move that has won over many. Her boasts a five-star rating.
Ingredients
1.5kg potatoes, peeled
50g butter
100ml milk
salt and pepper
Two tablespoons of wholegrain mustard
Method
To whip up the ultimate mash, opt for floury potatoes such as Desiree, King Edward, or Maris Piper.
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To whip up the ultimate mash, opt for floury potatoes (Image: Getty)
Start by dicing the potatoes into uniform cubes and immerse them in a pot of cold, salted water.
Bring the pot to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are “really tender”. The exact timing will hinge on the size of your potato chunks.
Mary emphasised the importance of fully cooking the potatoes, so keep vigilant during boiling.
Avoid undercooking your potatoes when making mash (Image: Getty)
Next, drain the water and return the potato cubes to the pan. Incorporate butter and milk and mash everything together using a potato masher.
After it’s all combined, season with some salt and pepper. Then, stir in the wholegrain mustard and voila, you’ve whipped up the perfect mash.
This caters for four to six people and requires less than 30 minutes of preparation and between 10 to 30 minutes of cooking time. It makes for an excellent side dish for a midweek family meal.