One of the easiest, yet most effective, ways to enhance your mashed potatoes and make them even more indulgent is by cooking them in half-and-half instead of plain water.

Simply use half-and-half as your liquid while boiling your potatoes and cook the chunks until soft. Then mash to your desired consistency before seasoning them.

Reserve the excess liquid and add some back in as you mash, if needed. This method allows the potatoes to absorb creaminess while cooking, resulting in a smoother texture.

For the ultimate mashed potatoes, use starchy potato varieties and a half-and-half that’s high in fat as skimping on either may cause your dish to become dry or gummy.