Give Mashed Potatoes A Gourmet Touch Using A Surprising Ingredient

There’s one secret ingredient that can take your mashed potatoes to the next level. It's easy to find, easy to use, and may come as a surprise: sugar.

Sugar can draw out potatoes’ earthy flavor and make them milder and richer. Simply sprinkle a little sugar into your mashed potatoes while mixing in your other ingredients.

A bit of sugar tossed into a savory meal helps balance acidity, enhance other flavors, and add complexity to the taste of your dish. This is even more true if you use brown sugar.

Use a floury potato like Maris Piper, Early Puritan, or Linzer, as the sugar blends into the starchy texture seamlessly. You only need a few pinches of sugar for great results.