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Here's How To Thicken Mashed Potatoes Without An Actual Thickener
By Kuamel Stewart
A person mashing potatoes in a pan.
If you have a batch of runny mashed potatoes and have run out of flour, cornstarch, or potato starch, don't panic because there are other ways to thicken it.
A person stirring mashed potatoes in a pan.
The first option is to simply mix some potato flakes into your cooking pot until your mash thickens up, or you can condense the runny tubers on the stove.
A closeup of potatoes boiling in a pot.
Just remove the cover of your cooking pot as the heat from the stove starts to evaporate all of that extra liquid, resulting in a thicker consistency.
A person dropping cut potates into a pot of water.
It's best to stay and watch your boiling, uncovered mashed potatoes thicken. The extra moisture vaporizes, but you don't want them to overcook and develop a gluey texture.
Idahoan instant mashed potatoes on a table.
Instant mashed potatoes offer the convenience of thickening your runny spuds in a quick and easy process that won't affect the final taste of your dish.
A bowl of mashed potatoes sprinkled with green herbs.
Make sure your pot's temperature isn't very high, and then add a spoonful of flakes until the spuds become light and creamy.