The potato has been around for thousands of years, and it's believed that the incas were the first to cultivate them. Fast forward to the present, and it's hard to imagine a world without mashed potatoes as a staple at our holiday dinners. It's like they say, "you can't have too much of a good thing," and when it comes to potatoes, we wholeheartedly agree!
So, what makes a perfect mashed potato? It all starts with the right type of potato, and let's just say, not all potatoes are created equal. The russet potato is the most popular choice for mashed potatoes due to its high starch content, which makes them super fluffy and tender, and who doesn't love a good fluffy mashed potato?