Monica Reed

Are you making mashed potatoes wrong?

Photo: Shutterstock

Are you making mashed potatoes wrong?

Mashed potatoes are pretty basic.  You just need butter, milk, salt, potatoes, and water to boil them in.  But according to TikTok, you’re doing it WRONG.  And one of those ingredients should be replaced . . .

A woman in San Antonio blew up online after she claimed that you shouldn’t boil potatoes in water . . . you should use CHICKEN STOCK instead.  Or you can use beef stock depending on what type of meat you’re serving.

Other people tried it and said she’s right, they do taste better that way.  She cuts it with a cup of water to dilute it, and then adds extra salt.  (Or a few bouillon cubes to a full pot of water would be a cheaper way to do it.)

After that, you just do everything else like normal.

She says they’ll end up creamier and more flavorful than if you just boil them in water.

In case you are not familiar with making mashed taters or this video, here’s the video!

 

News from ClarksvilleNow.com

Aaron Tidwell. (Clarksville Police Department, Contributed)

yesterday in News

MISSING PERSON ALERT: Police ask for help locating 34-year-old man

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 34-year-old missing person.

Reported structure fire at Sonic located on 1805 Madison Street. (Contributed by Barb Edwards)

yesterday in News

UPDATE: Madison Street back open after structure fire at Sonic

The Clarksville Police Department is currently conducting traffic control for Clarksville Fire Rescue for a structure fire at Sonic, 1805 Madison St.

yesterday in News

Work week weather: Warm and breezy ahead of midweek storms

Clarksville forecast: Warm, breezy conditions will continue to start the week, with highs climbing into the low 80s by Tuesday.

yesterday in News

Parent describes moments before, after school bus crash that killed two Clarksville girls

When a Kenwood Middle School bus crashed Friday, some of the parents were traveling behind it. What they saw was heartbreaking. But they were able to jump in to help.

Participants gather during the No Kings protest at McGregor Park on March 28, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)

yesterday in News, Photos

‘It’s time for us to push back’: Protesters gather at McGregor Park for No Kings day | PHOTOS

A No Kings protest was held at McGregor Park on Saturday, with a large crowd gathering along the side of Riverside Drive.