Youll never end up with dry, gummy mashed potatoes.

Alton BrownsGood Eatstopped that list, and I love to watch reruns to this day.

In fact, I can hear theGood Eatstheme song playing in my head at this very moment.

A split image of mashed potatoes topped with butter and Alton Brown

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For home cooks like me who are mesmerized by food science,Good Eatswas enthralling.

Alton gave viewers the reasons why culinary creations work and how they come to taste so good.

My favorite among them was, and still is, hisfive-ingredient mashed potatoes.

creamy mashed potatoes

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The dishs simplicity highlights the creamy, rich texture and savory taste of the potatoes without any distractions.

And Im not exaggerating when I say theyre the best mashed potatoes Ive ever had.

Drain your potatoes into a colander, and place the empty saucepan back over medium-low heat.

ingredients to make alton brown’s mashed potatoes

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Its almost like magic.